Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Art Deco Style 1956

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth Ii English sterling silver Glamis pattern flatware service for eight persons; an addition to our Art Deco canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional vintage Elizabeth Ii straight* sterling silver flatware set for eight persons have been crafted in the Glamis pattern**. The plain tapering surface of each handle is embellished with a convex ribbed design to the terminal. This 20th century silver flatware set consists of 76 pieces: Basic Service: 8 Table knives 8 Table forks 8 Table spoons 8 Soup spoons 8 Salad forks 8 Dessert knives 8 Dessert forks 8 Dessert spoons 8 Teaspoons Additional Pieces: 4 Serving spoons The fundamental components of this vintage service have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd in 1956, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements***. This impressive antique sterling silver canteen is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing. * "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. ** Glamis pattern is a private design made by Copper Brothers & Sons Ltd. *** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.