Boxed Lamerie Pattern Canteen, 1968
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65 piece Canteen – Lamerie Pattern (8 place settings) - Hallmark: Sheffield 1968/70 by Roberts & Belk - Weight: 2620grams (84.25tr.oz.) + 16 knives - Ref. No.: TU/9867
65 piece Silver Lamerie Pattern Boxed Canteen of Cutlery,
Sheffield 1968-70 by Roberts & Belk
We are pleased to be offering a wonderful chance to own a boxed silver cutlery set in the highly desirable Lamerie Pattern named in honour of the greatest of all English silversmiths, Paul De Lamerie. This service provides for seven pieces per 8 place settings with additional serving and carving items.
All the pieces in this canteen were made in Sheffield by Roberts & Belk and bear appropriate Sterling silver hallmarks for Sheffield 1968/69/70. The box retains the label of the Bath jewellers Mallory, from whom it was presumably originally purchased.
Lamerie Pattern
This flatware pattern is named in honour of the most important English silversmith Paul De Lamerie. Of Huguenot descent, de Lamerie was born in 1688 and apprenticed to the important silversmith Pierre Platel in 1703. Following his freedom, he entered his first mark at Goldsmiths Hall London in 1713 and from then until his death in 1751 Paul de Lamerie made some of the most important and prestigious piece of silver for both royal and noble clientele.
Paul de Lamerie did not produce a huge amount of silver flatware, but amongst his creations was Hanoverian Thread Shell & Drop pattern which was supplied to the Royal household. This pattern has since been re-named Lamerie Pattern.
Components
This 65-piece service consists of the following:
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8 Soup spoons (round bowls) 17.9cm |
8 Dessert Spoons 18.2cm |
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8 Table/dinner Forks 20cm |
8 Teaspoons 13.6cm |
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8 Table Knives 24.5cm |
Pair Sauce Ladles 15.8cm |
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8 Dessert Forks 18.3cm |
4 Table/serving Spoons 22cm |
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8 Dessert Knives 21.8cm |
3 piece Carving Set |
Total weight of weighable silver 2620 grams (84.25 troy ounces) plus 16 silver handled knives and three piece carving set.
Condition
Excellent polished condition throughout. Near mint.
Presentation
This canteen is presented within its original wooden box. The knives are contained within the hinged cover and the other pieces have their own slots to prevent scuffing from contact. The box has a few minor scuffs/scratches to the exterior.
As with all the canteens available from our web-site, we are happy to send a sample place setting for approval, on receipt of a fully refundable surety payment, prior to purchasing this canteen.
