The pieces of this fine, antique George V sterling silver straight* flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in King's pattern.

The reverse of each spoon and fork features a union shell and diamond heel in addition to convex shell ornamentation to the terminal.

This flatware service consists of 93 pieces:

Basic Service:

12 Table knives

12 Table forks

12 Dessert knives

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Soup spoon

12 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

6 Table/Serving spoons

Pair of sauce ladles

Butter knife

The entire components of this antique service have been crafted by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths Elkington & Co Ltd in 1928, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements**.

The replacement knives handles are crafted in sterling and are fitted with stainless steel blades.

These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.

* "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.

** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.

Condition

This antique canteen of cutlery is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The definition to the Kings pattern is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece and to the surface of the knives are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive canteen.

Dimensions

Table knife 23cm/9.1"

Table fork 20.5cm/8.1"

Table spoon 22cm/8.7"

Dessert knife 21.5cm/8.5"

Dessert fork 18cm/7.1"

Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.9"

Soup spoon 17.5cm/6.9"

Teaspoon 10.1cm/4"

Sauce ladle 18.1cm/7.1"

Butter knife 16.5cm/6.5"

Weight

139 troy ounces/4323g (excluding the table and dessert knives)

Maker: Elkington & Co Ltd

Origin: Birmingham, England

Date: 1928