An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver comprehensive Albert pattern flatware service for twenty-four persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection

The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twenty-four persons have been crafted in the Albert pattern.

The anterior and posterior surfaces of each rococo inspired, King's shape handle are embellished with scrolling leaf ornamentation.

The heel and shoulders of each piece are embellished with further scrolling decoration.

This silver Albert pattern canteen of cutlery consists of 127 pieces:

Basic Service:

24 Table fork 

12 Table /Serving spoon 

24 Dessert fork 

24 Dessert spoon 

24 Teaspoon 

Additional Pieces:

Soup ladle

4 Sauce ladles

Fish slice 

Pair of gravy spoons

Pastry fork 

7 Salt spoons 

Sugar tongs 

Butter knife 

Sugar sifter

This exceptional service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces.

The fundamental pieces of this impressive antique London silver service were crafted by William and Elizabeth Eaton, with the sugar sifter, butter knife and pastry fork made by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater.

This flatware service can be purchased with knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly.

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

As is the case with most services made by London silversmiths in the Victorian era, this flatware set is a superior gauge and quality; as to be expected by these renowned silversmiths.

Such services, with twenty-four place settings, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

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

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver, as to be expected of these makers.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of Victorian silver spoons, forks and serving pieces.

Table fork 20.5cm/8.1"

Table /Serving spoon 21.2cm/8.3"

Dessert fork 17.4cm/6.9"

Dessert spoon 17.4cm/6.9"

Teaspoon 14.6cm/5.7"

Fish slice 32.5cm/12.8"

Soup ladle 33.4cm/13.1"

Sauce ladle 18.6cm/7.3"

Gravy spoon 31.7cm/12.5"

Pastry fork 23.5cm/9.3"

Salt spoon 11.8cm/4.6"

Sugar tongs 15.3cm/6"

Butter knife 20.6cm/8.1"

Sugar sifter 14.8cm/5.8"

330.5 troy ounces/10278g

Date: 1840 - 1855

Origin: London, England

Maker: Various Makers