The pieces of this exceptional antique George V straight* sterling silver cutlery set for twelve persons have been crafted in a desirable Art Deco design.
The surface of each tapering handle is embellished with a thread decorated border accented with zig-zag and Greek key designs, all in the geometric Art Deco style.
The original table and dessert knives bear the original composite handles.
This Art Deco style silver cutlery service consists of 88 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 12 Table knives
- 12 Table forks
- 12 Soup spoons
- 12 Dessert knives
- 12 Dessert forks
- 12 Dessert spoons
- 12 Teaspoons
- Additional Pieces:
- 4 Serving spoons
The components of this canteen, including the original knives, were crafted by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co Ltd in 1934.
The original knives bear the maker's mark 'Elkington & Co, Stainless, Cutlers & Silversmiths' to the stainless steel blades.
This canteen of cutlery can be purchased with plain sterling silver handled knives of an appropriate pattern if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly.
This Art Deco style cutlery 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.
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