Lot 755 , A matched part canteen of 19th century silver Kings pattern flatware

A matched part canteen of 19th century silver Kings pattern flatware, comprising thirty four items, various dates and makers, including a set of six tableforks and six tablespoons by William Eaton, London, 1840 and a set of six dessert spoons and six dessert forks by William Theobalds, London, 1830, most with engraved crests etc. 93.5oz
Estimate £1,000-1,500

One dessert fork tines good-maker WC; not personalised.
Six Theobalds dessert forks all tines with some degree of wear to tine tips; one worse than the others.
All crested. Two maker's marks W rubbed.
Six Theobalds dessert spoons tips good; all crested.
Fifteen tableforks makers WE amd WE/WF - some tines a little wear, not serious. WE crests differ from WE/WF. Nine dated 1887; six not dated.
Six tablespoons tips good. All WE crests match.


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Sold for £1,400