86 piece Sandringham Pattern Canteen, Sheffield 1930/1 by E Viner
Sandringham Pattern
With it's Art Deco influenced streamlined appearance, Sandringham Pattern remains one of the most popular of all 20th Century patterns. It was designed by Viners circa 1930 and it's simple, yet elegant looks will complement any table service. This canteen is in the superior quality double struck version (i.e. the pattern can be seen on both sides).
The Maker
Viners were a large Sheffield based out-fit founded in 1900 and were the most well-known Sheffield manufacturer from the 1930’s to 60’s. They were an innovative company producing many new and popular designs. They went out of business in 1982.
The Service
It is a "straight" canteen (i.e. all pieces were made at the same time by a single maker) Each piece is hallmarked Sheffield 1930/1 by E Viner. The knives have simulated bone handles and stainless steel blades. All the pieces are in fabulous polished condition and have not been engraved. Each piece has a good solid feel in the hand.
Components and Measurements
This 86-piece service consists of the following:
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12 off soup spoons; length: 7" (178mm); weight: 736 grams (23.7 tr. oz.);
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12 off table/dinner forks; length: 7.75" (197mm); weight: 848 grams (27.3 tr. oz.);
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12 off dessert or starter forks; length: 6.9" (175mm); weight: 580 grams (18.6 tr. oz.);
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12 off dessert spoons; length: 7.2" (183mm); weight: 725 grams (23.3 tr. oz.);
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12 off teaspoons; length: 4.8" (123mm); weight: 270 grams (8.7 tr. oz.);
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2 off table/serving spoons; length: 8.3" (211mm); weight: 172 grams (5.5 tr. oz.)
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12 off table/dinner knives; length: 8.7" (220mm); simulated bone handles
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12 off dessert or starter knives; length: 7.5" (190mm); simulated bone handles
Total weight of weighable silver 3331 grams (107 tr. oz.) This figure excludes the twenty four knives.
Condition
Excellent. All the fork tines are full length and spoon bowls retain their thick tips. There are neither engravings nor erasures. The canteen is supplied in immaculate polished condition and is ready to use.
Presentation
This extensive canteen is attractively presented in blue anti-tarnish cutlery rolls.
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.: GT/9149 | Price: SOLD |
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