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German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons c.1895 (1 of 12)
AC Silver
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Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons c.1895

REF: C5793 / LA407948
£4,950
€5,782
$6,226
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our flatware collection The pieces of this exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in a variation of the Laurel and Ribbon pattern. The anterior and posterior surfaces of each rococo inspired handle are embellished with scrolling floral and foliate ornamentation. The anterior of each handle terminal is further ornamented with impressive scrolling decoration forming a cartouche; each cartouche is embellished with the impressive contemporary engraved monogram initials 'Aj'. The posterior of each handle terminal is embellished with a contemporary engraved date. The reverse of each bowl and the anterior of each neck are further ornamented with foliate motifs. This German silver flatware service consists of 60 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Teaspoons The hallmarks struck to each component of this antique service with silver spoons. consists of: Maker's mark: Wilkens Silver quality/purity mark: .800 (800/1000) National mark: Crescent moon and crown This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Maker: M. H. Wilkens & Söhne Date: Circa 1895 Origin: Germany, Europe
measurements
Table fork 20.9cm/8.2" Dessert fork 17.5cm/6.9" Table spoon 21.5cm/8.5" Dessert spoon 7.7cm/3" Teaspoon 14.3cm/5.6" Total Weight: 93 troy ounces/2893g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons c.1895 (LA407948) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1895
condition
This German silver flatware service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The impressive scrolling decoration is sharp. The German hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
c.1895
location
This German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons c.1895 is located in United Kingdom