This listing is for a 67 pieces of what I believe to mainly be Nickel Plated Silver flatware, they are unmarked. Some identify the pattern as Queen Anne. Fifty of the pieces are marked with the BROAD ARROW marking used to identify Military/Government issued items. Pieces in this set date from 1946 to 1964. There are a good number of makers marks on these sets, all believed to be Sheffield England marks. I will do my very best to identify all makers included. As always, please ask any questions you may have before purchasing this very unique Military Memorabilia set, destine to become a heirloom set.
From research I found:
The 'broad arrow' symbol was used since 1661 as an intrinsically Royal symbol. Under the Public Store Act of 1875 the symbol has been applied in any metal object supplied or issued by the War Office. The 'broad arrow' can be found on metal boxes, flatware, whistles, musical instruments, medical tools and various other military equipment.
In this set you will receive:
12 - Hollow Knives measuring 8 1/2 inches, none of these have the Broad Arrow marking
3 - Walker & Hall Sheffield
4 - James Ryals
2 - Baldwin Ltd.
1 - J Lodge Ltd
1 - Gladden Ltd.
1 - Unable to read maker
12 - Dinner Forks measuring 7 1/4 inches - All marked with the Broad Arrow marking
2 - S& B Ltd KF18662
4 - R. F. Mosley KF18662
3 - F.A.M. Co.
2 - F.G. & S. KF18662
1 - W.S. Ltd - This one has a slightly different tine design
12 - Salad Forks measuring 6 5/8 inches - All marked with the Broad Arrow marking
1 - W.S. Ltd
2 - S & B Ltd
4 - F.A.M. Co.
1 - CEP Co
1 - F G & S
1 - Latham & Owen
1 - L.R. & Co.
NO BROAD ARROW MARK
1 - G Ltd.
12 - Cream / Round Soup Spoon measuring 7 1/8 inches - All marked with the Broad Arrow marking
2 - F.G. & S. KF4720
4 - Elkington
1 - F.A.M. Co.
1 - W & H
1 - S & B Ltd
NO BROAD ARROW MARK
2 - S DWTs Perue
1 - Grovenor
12 - Teaspoons measuring 5 1/4 inches - All marked with the Broad Arrow marking
4 - SS. P. & Co. Ltd
2 - MS. Ltd
3 - B & J.S. Ltd
1 - S & B Ltd
1 - P.B. Bros
1 - J.T. & Co. Ltd
7 - Serving Utensils / Serving Spoons
3 - B & JS Ltd, serving spoons measuring 8 5/8 inches
1 - B.P. Ltd, cold meat fork or salad fork measuring 9 1/8 inches
1 - J.L. Ltd, serving spoon with tines measuring 8 3/8 inches
1 - F.A.M. Co, master butter measuring 6 1/8 inches
NO BROAD ARROW MARK
1 - S.S.P. & Co Ltd, serving spoon measuring 8 5/8 inches
Very unique vintage flatware holder also included.
From research I found:
The 'broad arrow' symbol was used since 1661 as an intrinsically Royal symbol. Under the Public Store Act of 1875 the symbol has been applied in any metal object supplied or issued by the War Office. The 'broad arrow' can be found on metal boxes, flatware, whistles, musical instruments, medical tools and various other military equipment.
I did polish the set when I received it to take pictures. :) Some patina may show over time. Please note this is a used set and they do have some imperfections.
Shipping charges include insurance.
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