Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Antique George VI

The pieces of this exceptional antique George VI sterling silver straight* canteen of cutlery for six persons have been crafted in the Dog Nose pattern.

The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished.

This Sheffield silver flatware service consists of 50 pieces:

Basic Service:

6 Table knives

6 Table forks

6 Soup spoons

6 Dessert knives

6 Dessert forks

6 Dessert spoons

6 Teaspoons

6 Coffee spoons

Additional Pieces:

Pair of serving spoons

The fundamental pieces of this Sheffield made cutlery service have been crafted by Finnigans Ltd in 1937, apart from the table and dessert knives which are replacements**.

This impressive antique flatware service 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.

** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.

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This antique silver canteen of cutlery is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent 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 fine and impressive canteen.

Table knife 24.7cm/9.7"

Table fork 19.5cm/7.7"

Soup spoon 19.5cm/7.7"

Dessert knife 21.8cm/8.6"

Dessert fork 17.2cm/6.8"

Dessert spoon 17.9cm/7"

Teaspoon 13.1cm/5.2"

Coffee spoon 11.3cm/4.4"

Serving spoon 21cm/8.3"

64.4 troy ounces/2002g (excluding the table and dessert knives)