48-piece Fiddle & Thread Pattern Canteen, London 1840-74 by George Adams
We are offering for sale a rare opportunity to purchase a same maker Victorian Fiddle & Thread Pattern canteen with no engravings to the fronts. All the pieces in this canteen were made by the same maker and it comprises four pieces per twelve place settings. Each piece is in superb polished condition. Knives can be added at a later date (they were originally supplied separately) and we shall be happy to advise.
Fiddle & Thread Pattern
The fiddle shape was the primary form of flatware in 19th Century Britain and Fiddle & Thread Pattern was one of the most popular variants. The restrained decoration of Fiddle & Thread Pattern treads the fine line between elegant/simple and ornate/decorative. The pattern is double struck (i.e. on the front and reverse sides of each item).
The Maker
All the pieces within this canteen were made by Chawner & Company and marked with the "GA" mark of it's owner (George W Adams). Chawner & Company were the premier silver flatware making outfit of the 19th Century. They produced some of the finest spoons and forks from their Hosier Lane workshops in London. Each piece was hand-wrought in the traditional manner and are amongst the best quality likely to be encountered. A brief biography of Chawner and Company can be found by clicking this link.
The Service
Each piece was made by George Adams and bears his mark alongside the London hallmarks. The canteen is made up from a variety of sets with different dates and each item is in excellent polished condition. The spoon bowls are unworn and the fork tines are full length. None of the spoons bear engravings and only a small number of forks bear crests to the reverse sides. None show engravings when placed upwards on the table.
Components and Measurements
This 48-piece service consists of the following:
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12 off table/soup spoons; length: 8.8" (224mm); weight: 1078 grams (34.7 tr. oz.);
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12 off table/dinner forks; length: 8.15" (207mm); weight: 1085 grams (34.9 tr. oz.);
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12 off dessert or starter forks; length: 6.9" (175mm); weight: 645 grams (20.7 tr. oz.);
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12 off dessert spoons; length: 7.2" (183mm); weight: 642 grams (20.6 tr. oz.);
The total weight of silver is 3450 grams (111 troy ounces)
Optional Extras
We are pleased to be able to offer a further 12 dessert sized forks that would be ideal for use with the starter course at a cost of just £600.
Extras settings for all components are all available on request to augment the size of the canteen. Plus, we also have a selection of serving items in stock.
Knives are available as follows:
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Victorian period with Thread silver handles (not by George Adams);
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New silver handled knives in Thread or Fiddle & Thread patterns;
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Early 20th Century "Bone" handled
Further details can be provided on request.
Condition
Excellent polished condition with full length tines and unworn spoon bowls.
Presentation
This service is offered loose (i.e. as it comes), however, anti-tarnish cutlery rolls are available on request.
As with all the canteens available from our web-site, we are happy to send a sample place setting for approval, on receipt of a fully refundable surety payment, prior to purchasing this canteen.
| Ref.: DR/2091 | Price: SOLD |
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The front side of a sample of each item |
The reverse side of a sample of each item |
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