Lot 500 , An Edwardian part canteen of silver Hanovarian rat tail flatware by Elkington & Co, 120 oz.

An Edwardian part canteen of silver Hanovarian rat tail flatware by Elkington & Co, comprising twelve table spoons, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, nine dessert forks, pair of sauce ladles, pair of basting spoons and a soup ladle, Birmingham, 1906, 120 oz.
Estimate £1,200-1,500

No engravings. All the dessert fork tines are showing signs of wear and most are bent slightly. All the tablefork tines are showing signs of wear and two are also slighty misshapen. Tablespoon tips are showing slight signs of wear. All the dessert spoon tips are again very slightly worn, two of which more evident and three have a small dent to the tip also. Hallmarks all clear. All pieces have light surface scratches in places and general condition is fair commensurate with age and use.


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Sold for £1,400