AMAZING 1962 FIDDLE THREAD SILVER CANTEEN CUTLERY 11062 grams 18 Place Setting

  

WHAT A LOVELY ANTIQUE ELIZABETH II SILVER CANTEEN OF CUTLERY. IT IS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. And would be ideal for use this Summer..... Assayed in London, 1962 by illustrious maker Walter H Willson of King Street, St James.

Here we have a quite exceptional and quite lovely 18 place setting of solid silver cutlery of quite superb gauge and weight. This is a truly wonderful lot well worth owning and comprises 231 pieces in all.

The condition is fantastic and it looks seldom used. The hallmarked silver cutlery knives are by Walter H Willson also and dated London, 1962-year letter g. This is a lovely Antique lot and a must have. The canteen comprises as follows.

18 dessert forks-7 inches in length-1159 grams combined. 18 dinner forks-7.5 inches in length-1362 grams combined. 18 dessert spoons-7.125 inches in length-1237 grams combined.

16 teaspoons-5.875 inches in length-601 grams combined. 17 coffee spoons-3.875 inches in length-258 grams combined. 18 soup spoons-6.125 inches in length-800 grams combined. 18 starter forks-5.625 inches in length-383 grams combined. 18 ice cream spoons-7.5 inches in length-747 grams combined.

18 tablespoons-8.125 inches in length-1564 grams combined. 7 large serving forks-8.875 inches in length-941 grams combined. Cheese knife-8.375 inches in length-64 grams. Pie slice-10.375 inches in length-127 grams.

16 butter spreaders-6.125 inches in length-548 grams combined. 8 large serving spoons-9.75 inches in length-1092 grams combined. 4 sugar spoons-5.625 inches in length-179 grams combined.

The weighable silver of the above 196 pieces is a staggering 11062 grams (355.69 troy ounces). In addition there are with flawless stainless steel blades and hard soldered silver handles. 17 dessert knives-9.125 inches in length-73 grams each. 18 dinner knives-9.5 inches in length-78 grams each. I estimate their actual silver weight at another 35 ounces.

All in all there is just over 390 troy ounces of weighable silver in this splendid and extensive set. These lovely pieces are of exceptional quality and each is a most delightful piece of hefty table silver. Pattern is most pleasing on the eye being FIDDLE THREAD double struck. All pieces are engraved SANTA MARIA to the front and always has been, definitely no erasures either.

The set belonged to HENRY FORD II and was specially commissioned for his Luxury Yacht named SANTA MARIA in 1962. I have also listed the matching set of 4 meat plates too!!! Please note that i have listed many other good items of both modern and antique silver, please do have a look.

Would be ideal as a very special present. I have also listed other scarce flatware pattern sets too. I have many more good canteens in stock, please do feel free to contact me with your specific requirements. PERFECT FOR USE ALL YEAR ROUND, DINE IN REAL STYLE! An opportunity not to be missed.

The item "AMAZING 1962 FIDDLE THREAD SILVER CANTEEN CUTLERY 11062 grams 18 Place Setting" is in sale since Tuesday, May 4, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cutlery". The seller is "porringer9" and is located in ruislip. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia.

1. Maker: WW
2. Product: Cutlery
3. Style: Georgian
4. Age: Post-1940
5. Material: Solid Silver
6. Pattern: Fiddle Thread
7. Antique: Yes
8. Composition: Solid Silver
9. Brand: London