The pieces of this exceptional, antique George V straight* sterling silver flatware service for six persons have been crafted in the Old English pattern.
The anterior surface of each fork handle and the reverse surface of each spoon handle features a pip to the terminal.
Each spoon, including the the sauce ladle, bears a plain rounded heel to the reverse of the bowl.
This antique silver cutlery canteen consists of 55 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 6 Table knives
- 6 Table forks
- 6 Table spoons
- 6 Soup spoons
- 6 Dessert knives
- 6 Dessert forks
- 6 Dessert spoons
- 6 Teaspoons
- 6 Coffee spoons
- Additional Pieces:
- Sauce ladle
The fundamental pieces of this antique silver cutlery set have been crafted by Sheffield silversmiths Atkin Brothers, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements**.
The anterior and posterior surface of the coffee spoons retain the original gilding to the bowls.
These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces 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.
