Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Vintage 1965. An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Louis Seize pattern flatware set for eight persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. 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. 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.

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. Serving spoon 20.5cm/8.1.

78.5 troy ounces/2442g (excluding table and dessert knives). Maker: Roberts & Belk Ltd. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store.

All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in this country: GB.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Origin: Sheffield, England
• Pattern: Louis Seize
• Composition: Sterling Silver
• Type: Canteen
• Style: Elizabeth II
• SKU: C7760
• Age: Post-1940
• Maker: Roberts & Belk Ltd
• Date: 1965
• Weight: 78.5 troy ounces/2442g (excluding table and dessert knives)