Lot 517 , A George VI Art Deco silver canteen of cutlery for twelve, by Cooper Brothers & Sons,

A George VI Art Deco silver canteen of cutlery for twelve, by Cooper Brothers & Sons, comprising one hundred and thirty three items, Sheffield, 1948/9, in Art Deco oak canteen with one drawer, weighable silver, 140.5 oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,500

12 each- Table knives, dessert knives, teaspoons, fish forks, dessert forks, fish knives, table forks, coffee spoons, dessert spoons, soup spoons.
6 serving/table spoons, pair of fish servers and five piece carving set.

There are minor surface scratches to all pieces in general, commensurate with age and some use. There are some more prominent scratches to the bowls and backs of the dessert spoons and the blades of the carving sets. All hallmarks clear. Generally in overall reasonably good condition.
Box in good order, but with a few visible scratches to the lid.


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Sold for £3,800