Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Vintage 1965

The pieces of this exceptional vintage sterling silver flatware set for eight persons have been crafted in the Louis Seize pattern*.

The surface of each rounded handle is embellished with reed and ribbon paralleling borders accented with an acanthus and shell design to the terminal.

This sterling silver Louis Seize pattern flatware set consists of 62 pieces:

Basic Service:

8 Table knives

8 Table forks

8 Soup spoons

8 Dessert knives

8 Dessert forks

8 Dessert spoons

8 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

4 Serving spoons

Pair of soup ladles

The components of this vintage flatware service have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Roberts & Belk Ltd between 1940-1942.

This impressive Louis Seize pattern flatware set benefits from the original silver handled knives, fitted with the original blades bearing the mark 'Roberts & Belk Ltd, Furnival Works, Sheffield England, Rustless'.

This exceptional sterling silver English cutlery set is fitted to a mahogany veneered lift up lid canteen box, with a velvet lined interior and brass fittings.

* Louis Seize pattern is an ornate private pattern from Roberts & Belk Ltd.

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This antique silver flatware service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Each silver spoon, fork and knife has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The ornamentation to each piece is very sharp.

The canteen box has been professionally polished by a cabinet maker, and is in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of vintage silverware.

Table knife 24.2cm/9.5"

Table fork 19.8cm/7.8"

Dessert knife 21.1cm/8.3"

Soup spoon 17.6cm/6.9"

Dessert fork 17.6cm/6.9"

Dessert spoon 17.9cm/7"

Teaspoon 12.8cm/5"

Serving spoon 20.5cm/8.1"

Soup ladle 17.7cm/7"

78.5 troy ounces/2442g (excluding table and dessert knives)