Lot 909 , A 19th century French 950 standard silver canteen of flatware for twenty four, weighable silver 228.5 oz.

A 19th century French 950 standard silver canteen of flatware for twenty four, with engraved monogram, comprising table and dessert forks, table, dessert and teaspoons, soup ladle, two pairs of servers and a sifter spoons, Henin & Fils and later Henin & Cie, Paris, together with twenty four 1980's silver handled table and dessert knives by John Biggin Ltd, Sheffield, weighable silver 228.5 oz.
Estimate £1,800-2,600

This lot is offered following kind instructions received from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Dbe.


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Sold for £2,800