Superior quality bright cut engraved fish service for 12 people in solid oak fitted canteen by WILLIAM HUTTON AND SONS, fine makers.
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SOLDItem Ref
5634
Description
Circa 1900 fine quality bright cut engraved silver plate fish service canteen for 12 people comprising 12 beautifully shaped forks, plus 12 slice shaped knives, with exquisite period engraving to all pieces.The gauge of the cutlery is heavy, and well balanced in the hand, and the design is very stylish.
The pieces are contained in the original solid oak fitted canteen, having a vacant brass cartouche to the lid, and also retaining the original key.
Size-fork 7 inches long. Knife 8.25 inches long. Case overall is 14.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep by 2.5 inches high.
Weight-3 kilos inclusive of case.
Made by William Hutton and Sons, well known makers of silver and silver plate.
While still used for their original purpose as fish eaters, these are also lovely to use with pate or cheese or whatever you wish.
All cutlery and case are in very good condition, a lovely example.
An excellent gift, or a beautiful and functional canteen for personal use.
Several sets of fish servers as well as individual slices are also listed separately.
A similarly shaped and cased set of sterling silver servers comprising a fork and a slice, by Mappin and Webb are available if you wish to add to the set.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
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This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.
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