United Cutlers Silver Millennium Canteen in Rattail
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60 piece Canteen – Hanoverian Rattail Pattern (8 place settings) - Hallmark: Sheffield 1999 (with 2000 Millennium mark) by United Cutlers – Weight: 2710 grams (87.1 tr.oz.) - Ref. No.: JY/2616
Boxed 60 piece SILVER HANOVERIAN RATTAIL SILVER CANTEEN CUTLERY,
Millennium Collection by United Cutlers
The Service
We are pleased to be offering a rare opportunity to own a lovely quality and nicely presented boxed silver canteen of cutlery in the very popular Hanoverian Rattail and dating from the Millennium.
This is a straight service that provides for seven pieces per 8 place settings with additional serving spoons. All pieces benefit from being in near-mint condition with no personalised engravings.
Every piece was made in Sheffield by United Cutlers with the knives engraved “United Cutlers of Sheffield England” to the stainless steel blades. All pieces (except one table spoon) bear the 2000 Millennium commemorative hallmark.
The brass plaque to the front of the box states “United Cutlers Millennium Collection Von Schmidt 2000”. This can be removed if not required.
Hanoverian Rattail Pattern
Hanoverian Rattail was first in fashion between 1710 and 1730 and has been reproduced since the 1880’s. It was the first flatware pattern in the UK to be used for complete canteens. Due to its elegant lines and proportions it has continued to enjoy great popularity and is probably the most sought after traditional pattern. The front of each piece has a distinctive central ridge, whilst the spoons and forks have the trademark rattail extension to the handle on the reverse side of the bowl/tines.
Components
This 60-piece service consists of the following:
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8 Soup Spoons 17.4cm |
8 Dessert Spoons 18.1cm |
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8 Table Knives 24.5cm |
8 Teaspoons 13.2cm |
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8 Table Forks 19.4cm |
4 Table/serving Spoons 22.2cm |
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8 Dessert/Side Knives 22cm |
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8 Dessert Forks 17.6cm |
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Total weight of weighable silver 2710 grams (87.1 troy ounces) + 16 silver handled knives
Condition
Excellent polished condition throughout with full length fork tines and unworn spoon bowls. The set appears to have had very little use.
Presentation
This canteen is presented within its original wooden box with its piece having its own slot to prevent scuffing with neighbours.
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 or via Zoom.
