56-piece Hanoverian Rattail Pattern Canteen, London 1880 - 1900 by Aldwinckle & Slater
and Elkington & Company
Hanoverian Rattail Pattern
Hanoverian Rattail was first in fashion between 1710 and 1730 and has been reproduced since the 1880s. It was the first flatware pattern in the UK to be used for complete canteens. Due to its elegant lines and proportions it has continued to enjoy great popularity and is probably the most sought after traditional pattern. The front of each piece has a distinctive central ridge, whilst the spoons have the trademark rattail extension to the handle on the reverse side of the bowl.
The Service
All the pieces within this service are in fabulous original condition with a fine patina and a matching engraved crest of a lion emerging from a crown to the reverse side of each piece. Each piece was hand-wrought in the traditional London manner and has a good solid feel and balance in the hand. The pieces bear the marks of either Elkington & Company or Aldwinckle & Slater. The latter were the premier specialists in silver flatware at the end of the Victorian period and we suspect that Elkington were the retailers and Aldwinckle & Slater actually produced all the silver in this service.
The sixteen table knives are early 20th Century in date and have simulated bone handles with stainless steel blades. These can be exchanged for silver handled knives on request.
Components and Measurements
This 56-piece service consists of the following:
8 Table/Dinner
Forks: London 1881 by Aldwinckle & Slater - Length: 8.1"
(206mm); weight: 585g (18.8 troy ounces) 8 Table/soup
Spoons: London 1900 by Holland, Aldwinckle
& Slater Length:
8.25 (211mm); weight 625g (20.1 troy ounces) 8 Dessert/Luncheon
Forks: London 1892 by Elkington & Co. - Length: 6.9
(177mm); weight: 405g (13 troy ounces) 8 Dessert/Breakfast
Spoons: London 1892 by Elkington & Co. - Length:
6.9 (176mm); weight: 409g (13.2 troy ounces) 8 Teaspoons: London
1900 by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater -
Length: 5.3 (134mm); weight: 169g (5.4 troy ounces). 8 "Bone"
Handled Table Knives Length:
9.25 (233mm); 8"Bone"
Handled Dessert Knives Length:
8.2 (210mm);
Total weight of weighable silver 2193 grams (70.5tr. oz.) This figure excludes the sixteen knives.
Options
We have further pieces to match this service (bearing the same crest) please ask for details.
We can change the bone handled knives for new silver handled knives in either Pistol Grip, Hanoverian or Old English Pip - details on request.
Condition
Excellent. All the fork tines are full length and spoon bowls retain their thick tips. The engraved crests are crisp throughout.
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.: GL/4055 | Price: SOLD |
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