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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Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Art Deco Style 1956
REF: C5366 / LA409811
£6,950
€8,119
$8,742
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth Ii English sterling silver Glamis pattern flatware service for eight persons; an addition to our Art Deco canteen of cutlery collection
The pieces of this exceptional vintage Elizabeth Ii straight* sterling silver flatware set for eight persons have been crafted in the Glamis pattern**.
The plain tapering surface of each handle is embellished with a convex ribbed design to the terminal.
This 20th century silver flatware set consists of 76 pieces:
Basic Service:
8 Table knives
8 Table forks
8 Table spoons
8 Soup spoons
8 Salad forks
8 Dessert knives
8 Dessert forks
8 Dessert spoons
8 Teaspoons
Additional Pieces:
4 Serving spoons
The fundamental components of this vintage service have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd in 1956, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements***.
This impressive antique sterling silver canteen is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.
* "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
** Glamis pattern is a private design made by Copper Brothers & Sons Ltd.
*** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.
AC Silver has clarified that the Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Art Deco Style 1956 (LA409811) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1956
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This antique silver flatware service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The ornamentation to each piece is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.