Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Queen's pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight*, sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in Queen's pattern. The surface of each fork and spoon handle is embellished with the classic Queen's pattern ornamentation, including a convex shell design to the terminal, in addition to the scroll bordered honeysuckle and rosette design. Each piece features honeysuckle designs to the shoulders, in addition to the spoon and fork heels. This Queens pattern flatware set consists of 30 pieces: 6 Table forks 6 Table spoons 6 Dessert forks 6 Dessert spoons 6 Teaspoons The components of this antique Victorian service have been crafted by the London silversmiths Thomas Alfred Slater, Walter Brindsley Slater & Henry Arthur Holland of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater in 1896; as expected with period flatware crafted in London, this canteen is a superior gauge of silver. This flatware service can be purchased with Queen pattern knives if so desired; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. This exceptional sterling silver English cutlery set is fitted to a later and refitted oak wood lift up lid canteen box; the box has a vacant and versatile storage compartment to the rear portion. The cover of the box secures with a working locking mechanism. * "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This antique Queens pattern flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The Queens pattern ornamentation is all exceptionally sharp. 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 Victorian canteen. Dimensions Table fork 21.5cm/8.5" Table spoon 22.5cm/8.9" Dessert fork 18.3cm/7.2" Dessert spoon 18.2cm/7.2" Teaspoon 14.7cm/5.8" Weight 70.3 troy ounces/2187g Date: 1896 Origin: London, England Maker: Holland, Aldwinkle & Slater.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1896
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A97901stDibs: LU1200217130222
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
    By Finnigans, London 1
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    An exceptional, fine and impressive antique and vintage English sterling silver Trefid style pattern flatware service for 12 persons; an addition to our antique flatware sets. The pieces of this exceptional antique and vintage sterling silver flatware...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces

    Materials

    Silver, Sterling Silver

  • Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
    By Gibson & Langman
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver Triton pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection The pieces of this exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

    Materials

    Silver, Sterling Silver

  • Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
    By John & Henry Lias
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight flatware service for six persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection. The pieces of this fine antique Victorian sterling silver flatware service for six persons have been crafted in the Kings shape in a similar design to Tudor pattern. The reverse surface of each handle is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest; each crest shows signs of wear in keeping with age, and could be erased upon request. This impressive straight service consists of: Six table forks Six dessert forks Six table spoons Six dessert spoons Six teaspoons This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. This flatware set or service can be purchased with knives if so desired, exact matching pattern knives are not available but a similar design can be arranged. "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This antique canteen...
    Category

    Antique 1840s English Tudor Sterling Silver

    Materials

    Silver, Sterling Silver

  • George Adams Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 6 Persons
    By Chawner & Co., George William Adams
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for six persons made by George Adams; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in the fiddle, thread and shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl. The anterior surface of each spoon and posterior surface of each fork handle terminal are ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a hawk rousant. This Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern flatware set consists of 32 pieces: Basic service: Six table forks Six table spoons Six dessert forks Six dessert spoons Six teaspoons Additional pieces: Pair of sugar tongs Sauce ladle The fundamental pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1846. This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a traditional Thread and Shell pattern or Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern can be arranged. This antique flatware service is 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. Condition This fiddle thread and shell pattern flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The pattern decoration is very sharp and the bright cut engraved crests are all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear. Dimensions Table fork 20.7cm/8.1" Table spoon 22.5cm/8.9" Dessert fork 17.4cm/6.9" Dessert spoon 18.2cm/7.2" Teaspoon 14.5cm/5.7" Sugar tongs 14.8cm/5.8" Sauce ladle 18.2cm/7.2" Total Weight 72.1 troy ounces/2242g Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique German silverware.
    Category

    Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Pieces

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. The piece...
    Category

    Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
    By William Eaton
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle & Thread pattern flatware service for 12 persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Fiddle and Thread pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border. The anterior surface of each handle terminal is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a stag's head erased. The posterior surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a rounded heel to the bowl of each spoon and drop of each fork. This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of 66 pieces: 24 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 6 Serving spoons These exceptional example of antique silverware have been crafted by the collectable silversmiths William Eaton (in 1839-1841) and Elizabeth Eaton (in 1852). This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. The service benefits from an additional 12 table forks. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This Victorian sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved crests have wear in keeping with age and use. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique silver cutlery set...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

    Materials

    Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

You May Also Like
  • Set of Georgian/Victorian Silver Cutlery for Six
    By George Adams, William Chawner
    Located in Cornwall, GB
    A very good part silver table service or canteen for six people in fiddle and thread pattern, consisting of six serving or tablespoons, six table forks, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons, eight dinner knives, six dessert knives, six butter knives, two basting spoons, two ladles, and a soup ladle. All made predominantly by George Adams and hallmarked as follows: table spoons London 1842, table forks London 1828 by William Chawner, dessert forks London 1855, dessert spoons London 1845, basting spoons London 1845, ladles London 1875, soup ladle London 1831 by John, Henry and Charles Lias. The dinner and dessert knives have filled silver handles and marked for Sheffield from the 1990s. They have stainless steel blades. The butter knives have filled silver handles marked for Sheffield 1932 by Barker Bros. These also have stainless steel blades. All the pieces are in superb condition. There is no more than expected wear to any of the pieces and all hallmarks are clear and legible. All the spoons have good bowls with no misshaping or wear to the tips. Fork tines show some wear, more so to the dessert forks. Some of the pieces are crested with a lion rampant and some are monogrammed. George Adams worked for the Chawner company as obviously did William Chawner. Chawner's was the most important mid-19th century cutlery...
    Category

    Antique 1840s British William IV Serving Pieces

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
    By George Adams
    Located in London, London
    A single maker, mixed years set of antique, Victorian, sterling silver Albert pattern flatware, made in London by George Adams between 1846 and 1871. Sold with modern Albert pattern sterling silver knives...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boy and Girl Salts / Pinch Pots 1899
    By Barnard Brothers
    Located in London, GB
    A pair of magnificent cast solid silver Antique Victorian Table Salts / Salt Pinch Pots. The Figural Salts are cast in a pair of Male & Female Figures in period dress each holing a wide oval woven basket in their hands. The man is dressed in a Tri - Corn hat while the woman wears a wonderful dress and feather hat. Each stands on an ornate base. They are of particularly heavy weight and excellent quality. Made in London in 1899 by Barnard Brothers...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fish Cutlery for 6 Persons
    Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
    Beautiful silver plated fish cutlery for 6 people. The cutlery comes from England, late Victorian period. The cutlery is beautifully decorated with ornate motifs. The back is marked,...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tableware

    Materials

    Silver Plate

  • Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six Persons, a Total of 18 Pieces
    Located in Copenhagen, DK
    Cohr Old Danish silver cutlery for six persons. A total of 18 pieces. The set consists of six spoons, six forks, six knives. Stamped 830S and C...
    Category

    20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

  • Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
    By George Jackson & David Fullerton
    Located in London, London
    A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware, hallmarked in London in 1897 and 1898 by Jackson & Fullerton. Sold with modern Old En...
    Category

    Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

Recently Viewed

View All