Lot 818 , A matched part canteen of Victorian silver double struck Queens pattern flatware, 129 oz.

A matched part canteen of Victorian silver double struck Queen's pattern flatware, with engraved armorial, comprising fifty eight items, two different makers, George Adams and Francis Higgins III, various dates, 129 oz.
Estimate £800-1,200

There is some visible wear to the tines to 9 of the dessert forks. 12 of the table forks have also visible wear to their tines. All the teaspoons have some wear to their tips. Overall condition is otherwise good. Marks overall clear.
8 table spoons- 4 x George Adams, London, 1873. 1 x George Adams, London, 1864. 3 x Francis Higgins III, London, 1861.
12 dessert forks- George Adams, London, 1864(4), 1865(2), 1873(3). Francis Higgins III, London 1860/1(3).
11 dessert spoons- 7 x George Adams, London, 1865(3), 1864(3), 1873(1), Francis Higgins III, London, 1860/1(4).
14 table forks- 8 x Francis Higgins III, London, 1860, 6 x George Adams, London, 1864(3), 1865(2), 1873(1).
9 teaspoons- Francis Higgins III, London, 1861. 4 x salt spoons- Francis Higgins, London, 1860.


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Sold for £1,300