The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons are crafted in the Sandringham pattern.
Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal.
The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the carving set are fitted with composite handles, and the fish service and fruit service all retain the original plain rounded mother of pearl handles; each with plain ferrules.
This antique canteen of cutlery contains 185 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 12 Table knives
- 12 Table forks
- 6 Table/serving spoons
- 12 Soup spoons
- 12 Dessert knives
- 12 Dessert forks
- 12 Dessert spoons
- 12 Fish forks
- 12 Fish knives
- 12 Fruit forks
- 12 Fruit knives
- 12 Teaspoons
- 12 Grapefruit spoons
- 12 Egg spoons
- Additional Pieces:
- Fish serving knife
- Fish serving fork
- Soup ladle
- Pair of sauce ladles
- Pair of fruit serving spoons
- Pair of butter knives
- Pair of salt spoons
- Pair of mustard spoons
- Pair of jam spoons
- Sugar tongs
- Pickle fork
- Bread knife
- Large carving knife
- Large carving fork
- Small carving knife
- Small carving fork
- Sharpening steel
This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service.
The fundamental pieces of the basic service were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd between 1934-1939; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the components bear the date letters 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v' and 'w'. This service will have been retailed as a complete set and between the dates stated.
The stainless steel blades of the original composite handled table and dessert knives bear the mark 'By Appointment to the Late King George V, Viners Ltd, Sheffield' accented with 'Stainless Deluxe'.
This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak three draw canteen table; this is an impressive piece of furniture in its own right.
The table is fitted with a pair of Art Deco style gilt metal handles to each drawer, in addition to plain escutcheons.
This exceptional cutlery table is supported by four plain legs with tapering knopped feet.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this canteen, we are only able to offer free shipping within the UK. Please contact Andrew Campbell to enquire about worldwide transit costs.
Date: 1934 - 1939
