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126 Piece SILVER ALBERT PATTERN CANTEEN of CUTLERY, London 1968-75 by Langford Silver Galleries PATTERN: Albert Pattern (12 place settings) STERLING SILVER HALLMARKS: London 1968-1975 by Langford Silver Gallery WEIGHT: 7100 grams (228.3 troy ounces) + 24 knives with stainless steel blades. The Service We are pleased to be offering an excellent quality flatware and cutlery service made in a very desirable pattern. This is a rare opportunity to buy a complete and extensive silver 12 place settings canteen in Albert Pattern. The service provides for ten pieces per 12 place settings with 6 large serving spoons. All the pieces were hand-wrought in the traditional manner and retailed in London by Langford Silver Galleries. All pieces bear the LSG makers mark and were made over a period of seven years between 1968 and 1975. Consequently there are two slightly different sizes for both the dessert and table forks (six of each size), this may have been deliberate to cater for the requirements of male and female guests. The fish set was bought in two halves too and so six fish forks have 3 prongs and the other six have 4 prongs, plus there is a minor difference to the pattern underneath the fish knife blades (see photo). These minor variations would not be noticed once the service is laid out on the table. All the pieces are free from any personalised engraving and have crisp, double-struck decoration. Albert Pattern Albert pattern is considered a member of the King’s pattern family of flatware patterns. It has the same shape to the handle, although the style of decoration is completely different. The other shared feature with King’s pattern is the substantial gauge of silver required for the double-struck decoration (i.e. patterned to both sides) and the consequently hefty weight in the hand. Albert Pattern was designed in the late 1830’s and named in honour of Queen Victoria’s husband, the Prince Consort. It is in the Victorian rococo revival style and is one of the most sought after patterns of the 19th century. Components This 126-piece service consists of the following:
Total weight of weighable silver 7100 grams (228 troy ounces). This figure does not include the 24 knives with stainless steel blades. Condition Excellent polished condition. The double struck decoration remains crisp throughout and the service benefits from having no personalised engravings. The forks tines retain their original full and equal length and the spoon bowls are unworn. Presentation This canteen is offered within new anti-tarnish cutlery rolls. These navy blue rolls have individual pockets to hold 12 items per roll. SHIPPING: We shall ship this canteen by a carrier such as UPS, DHL, Interlink or DPD. The shipping will be insured and trackable.**** For information and advice about buying canteens of silver cutlery, please visit the “Knowledge Centre” followed by the “Information About Canteens” link on our site at antiquesilverspoons.co.uk. **** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAYMENTS: We accept payment via bank transfer, cheque, PayPal or card payments via email/phone. For any questions or for direct card payments, you can phone us on: 01594 546328 (+44 1594 546328) Office opening hours 9.00am – 4.30pm (Mon to Fri) Outside these hours we are available via: enquiries@antiquesilverspoons.co.uk ABOUT US: We have been dealing in antique silver for 25 years and are specialist dealers in silver flatware. We have a huge stock of silver canteens of cutlery to suit all requirements and budgets. Here is a quick summary of what we have available:- Patterns: All standard British flatware patterns are available from the plainer services such as Old English, Fiddle & Rattail through restrained decoration, for example Bead, Fiddle& Thread & Dubarry and the ornate premier patterns like Kings, Queens & Fiddle, Thread & Shell. We have a stock of approximately 30 different patterns; Quality: antique hand-wrought London made services to modern Sheffield made canteens and everything in between. All in hallmarked Sterling silver; Age: from 18th century to 21st century; Pieces: from small services for 4, 6 or 8 place settings, full services for 12 and even double, triple and large number bespoke services to suit your exact requirements; Servers: A large selection available to complement your canteen; Presentation: we have boxed sets, loose sets or sets within cutlery rolls; Price: We are specialist dealers and generally supply the silver retail trade. Without the burden of High Street costs we can offer our canteens at wholesale prices – without any loss in quality to either product or the service provided. You can be assured of a professional and friendly service and will never be disappointed with purchases. |