Sterling Silver Antique Victorian Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons (1847)

The pieces of this fine antique Victorian sterling silver flatware service for six persons have been crafted in the Kings shape in a similar design to Tudor pattern.

The reverse surface of each handle is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest; each crest shows signs of wear in keeping with age, and could be erased upon request.

This impressive straight service consists of:

Six table forks
Six dessert forks
Six table spoons
Six dessert spoons
Six teaspoons

This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.

This flatware set or service can be purchased with knives if so desired, exact matching pattern knives are not available but a similar design can be arranged.

“Straight” means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.

Condition
This antique canteen is an exceptional gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition; due to the quality and gauge of this service, it can be considered as a highly presentable straight service. The decoration of the pattern is all sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each item are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Dimensions
Table fork 20.7 cm / 8.1″
Dessert fork 17 cm / 6.7″
Table spoon 22 cm / 8.7″
Dessert spoon 18 cm / 7.1″
Teaspoon 14.5 cm / 5.7″

Total weight
72 troy ounces/2240g

Maker: John & Henry Lias
Origin: London, England
Date: 1847

Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Victorian silverware.