8 place settings Old English Pattern Canteen, 1935/6
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56 piece Canteen – Old English Pattern (8 place settings) - Hallmark: London 1935/6 by C W Fletcher – Weight: 1660grams (53.4tr.oz.) - Ref. No.: OECWF/1638
The Service
We are pleased to be offering a fine quality hand-wrought 20th Century silver 8 place settings canteen in Old English Pattern. The service provides for seven pieces per 8 place settings with table spoons as an optional extra.
All the spoons and forks were made in London by one of the best flatware makers and benefit from having no personalised engravings to them. Two teaspoons are a different date/maker. The knives are hallmarked for Sheffield 1980.
Old English Pattern
Old English Pattern was first introduced circa 1770 and has always been a very favoured pattern due to its elegant and simple form. It has been produced continually to the present day with a resurgence of popularity in the early 20th Century.
Components
This 56-piece service consists of the following:
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8 Soup Spoons (round bowls) |
8 Dessert Forks |
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8 Table/dinner Knives |
8 Dessert Spoons |
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8 Table Forks |
8 Teaspoons |
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8 Dessert Knives |
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Total weight of weighable silver 1660grams (53.4 troy ounces) plus 16 knives.
Optional Extras
8 Table/serving Spoons (20.5cm long) also marked for Sheffield 1935 by CW Fletcher and part of the same original service. Cost £60 each.
Furthermore, we have a huge range of Old English Pattern in stock and will be happy to quote for any additional pieces that may be required to suit your needs.
Condition
Excellent polished condition.
Presentation
This canteen is offered loose. We can supply anti-tarnish cutlery rolls on request. These navy blue rolls have individual pockets to hold 12 items per roll and are available for £15 each.
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.
