12 Person Silver Dog Nose Canteen of Silver Cutlery, 1901

Dog Nose Silver Canteen of Cutlery Londonb 1901 Francis Higgins
Dog Nose Silver Canteen of Cutlery Londonb 1901 Francis Higgins Francis Higgins silver table service in Dog Nose pattern DSCN9888 DSCN9889 DSCN9891 DSCN9892 DSCN9895 DSCN9896

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60 piece Canteen – Dog Nose Pattern (12 place settings) - Hallmark: London 1901/02 by Francis Higgins – Weight: 3330 grams (107.1 tr.oz.) - Ref. No.: YT/3691a

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60 piece Dog Nose Pattern Silver Canteen of Cutlery, London 1901/02 by Francis Higgins

The Service

We are pleased to be offering a fabulous quality and nicely presented Edwardian period silver table service in Dog Nose Pattern.

Dog Nose pattern is so called because of the distinctive rounded end of the handle terminal. It is known for being the first true English flatware pattern and was first in fashion during the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). It was quite a scarce pattern to find as a full and complete service.

This hallmarked silver canteen of cutlery is presented in its original light oak wooden box with a lift-out tray. The set caters for twelve people with five pieces per sitting. All the spoons and forks are marked for London 1901/02 and made by the important specialist spoonmaker, Francis Higgins.

The three-pronged forks are fabulous and are true to their early 18th century original counterparts. All the spoons bear the distinctive rattail to the underside of their bowls and are faithful to those in use during the reign of Queen Anne. The table spoons are the traditional oval-bowled soup spoons, and are ideal for serving purposes too.

Should knives be required, we shall be happy to supply appropriate pieces as extras.

Components

This 60-piece canteen of cutlery consists of the following:

12 Table/soup Spoons      20.8cm

12 Dessert Forks              17cm

12 Table Forks                  19.5cm

12 Dessert Spoons           17.2cm

 

12 Tea Spoons                 13.5cm

 

The total combined weight is 3330 grams (107.1 tr.oz.). 

Condition

This service is in excellent original condition with no personalised engravings and an attractive antique patina. The fork tines are full and equal length and all spoon bowls retain their original tips.

Presentation

This canteen is offered within its original, blue felt lined oak box with each piece having its own slot to prevent scuffing with neighbours. The box has two brass carrying handles, a brass shield to the top of the box and retains its original key for locking. There is a storage compartment in the lower section for storing extra pieces if necessary.

All of our canteens are offered with a full money-back guarantee. We are also happy to send a sample place setting for approval, on receipt of a fully refundable surety payment - just phone or email your preferences. Alternatively, in-person viewings are welcome by appointment.