A Very Fine and Comprehensive Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Queens Pattern Flatware Service For Twelve Persons

Antiques > Silver/Silverware Dealer: A C Silver Contact: Mr. Andrew Campbell - Email Dealer
Shipping inside United Kingdom: Quoted at time of purchase Shipping outside United Kingdom: Quoted at time of purchase

Description: This fine and comprehensive service for twelve persons is fited to a three drawer lift up lid and well oak canteen box. The box has a blue velvet lined interior. The service consists of: 12 dinner knives, 12 dessert knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, 2 gravy spoons, 1 caddy spooon, 1 mustard spoon, 4 salt spoons, 1 serving ladle, 2 sauce ladles, Grape shears, Tongs. This service has the benefit of retaining the original knives which have all been rebladed. There is an engraved crest of a full-fronted winged helmet surmounted by a dagger to the front of each knife handle. Makers: Knives: Francis Higgins II, London - 1855. All Flatware: Francis Higgins III, London - 1861. Six Table Spoons: George Maudley Jackson, London - 1895. (These spooons are an exact pattern match and identical size to the others). This is a very fine service which is an extremely good gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional condition. All the pieces are hallmarked and all the hallmarks are very clear. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these pieces. Table knife 27.5cm/10.75", Dessert knife 22cm/8.7". Table fork 21.5cm/8.5", Total weight 39 troy ounces/1213g. Dessert fork 17.7cm/7", Total weight 39 troy ounces/1213g. Table spoon 23cm/9.1", Total weight 41 troy ounces/1275g. Dessert spoon 18.5cm/7.25", Total weight 22 troy ounces/684g. Teaspoon 14.5cm/5.7", Total weight 13 troy ounces/404g. Gravy spoon 30.5cm/12", Total weight 13 troy ounces/404g. Mustard spoon 13cm/5.1", Weight 1 troy ounce/31g. Caddy spoon 10cm/4", Weight 1 troy ounce/31g. Salt spoon 11cm/4.3", Total weight 3 troy ounces/93g. Soup Ladle 33.5cm/13.25", Weight 11 troy ounces/342g. Gravy Ladle 18.2cm/7.2", Total weight 6 troy ounces/187g. Grape shears 17.5cm/6.8", Weight 4 troy ounces/124g. Total weight of all pieces excluding knives 185 troy ounces/5754g. Alternative images available on request.

Status: Sold	Reference#: W2540
Condition: This is a very fine service which is an extremely good gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional condition.	Year: 1855 - 1895
Country: England,GB
Title: A Very Fine and Comprehensive Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Queens Pattern Flatware Service For Twelve Persons

Dealer Policies: A C Silver Policy Details

Dealer Accepts: