Lot 533 , A George VI part canteen of silver Hanovarian rat tail cutlery, by Atkin Brothers

A George VI part canteen of silver Hanovarian rat tail cutlery, by Atkin Brothers,
comprising one hundred and thirty four items, including three pronged forks, Sheffield, 1938, together with four later matched teaspoons, one plated teaspoon, a carving fork and pair of associated silver sugar tongs, weighable silver 150 oz, the fish knives and forks gross 40.5 oz, housed in a mahogany two drawer canteen on stand.

£3,500-4,500

Condition:
12 x of the following- ivory handled table knives, similar dessert knives, table forks, dessert spoons, teaspoons, (one plated), fish eaters and soup spoons. 24 dessert forks, six tablespoons and a pair of sauce ladles. Generally mildly used condition, etc including minor surface scratches and some wear to the spoon tips etc. Hallmarks clear. Canteen has an area of nicks to the top surface. 7 of the knife handles are split.

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