Lot 518 , A late 19th century French canteen of silver 950 standard cutlery, in a brass mounted oak canteen, by Prevost Recipon & Cie (Maison Odiot)

A late 19th century French canteen of silver 950 standard cutlery, in a brass mounted oak canteen, by Prevost Recipon & Cie (Maison Odiot),
comprising one hundred and thirty two items, twenty four each of the following, table spoons, table forks, table knives and dessert knives and twelve each of the following, dessert forks, dessert spoons and teaspoons, with engraved monogram, weighable silver, 197oz.

£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Minor surface scratches in general and some visible wear to the dessert fork tines, otherwise the overall condition is good commensurate with a range of mild and a fair amount of use. Marks clear. Three of the table knife collars have sprung and most of the dessert knives collars. Also in the canteen are a set of associated gilt metal fruit eaters and a tea infuser.

Sold for £3,400