The pieces of this exceptional, vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver straight* flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Old English pattern.
The reverse of each spoon and anterior of each fork features a pip to the handle terminal.
This Garrard & Co cutlery set consists of 80 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 12 Table knives
- 12 Table forks
- 12 Soup spoons
- 12 Dessert knives
- 12 Dessert forks
- 12 Dessert spoons
- Additional Pieces:
- 6 Table/Serving spoons
- Pair of sauce ladles
The components of this silver canteen, including the original knives, were crafted by the renowned Sheffield silversmiths Garrard and Co Ltd in 1974.
The original knives bear the maker's mark 'Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street, Made in England, Rustless' to the stainless steel blades.
This exceptional English silver flatware set is fitted to the original and impressive oak wood lift up lid and one drawer canteen box; the box has a vacant and versatile storage compartment to the drawer.
The box is fitted with brass drawer handles and escutcheons.
* "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Date: 1974
