Lot 479 , A matched part canteen of 19th century silver fiddle pattern flatware, 131 oz.

A matched part canteen of 19th century silver fiddle pattern flatware, with engraved armorial, comprising eighty one items, various dates and makers, mainly George Adams, 131 oz.
Estimate £800-1,200

12 x tablespoons- 9 x George Adams, London, 1865(6) & 1869(3) and 3 x Crossley & Smith, London, 1807.
13 x tableforks- 7 x George Adams, London, 1865(2), 1869(3), 1864(2), 2 x Lias & Lias, London, 1851 and 4 x William Chawner II, London, 1826.
18 dessert forks- 12 x George Adams, London, 1869(11) & 1865(1) and 6 x Thomas Smily, London, 1861.
18 dessert spoons- 16 x George Adams, London, 1865(6) & 1870(10) and 2 x A.B. Savory & Sons, London, 1860 (2).
Pair of sauce ladles- George Adams, London, 1861.
15 teaspoons- 11 x George Adams, London, 1866(8) & 1870(5) and 4 x Mary Chawner, London, 1839.
3 x egg spoons- George Adams, London, 1865.


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Sold for £1,500