Tudor Pattern Canteen, London 1851-54 by George Adams 

 

This is a superb quality twelve place settings canteen in one of the most desirable and rare Victorian patterns. The gothic style Tudor pattern was first designed in 1850 in readiness for the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851. Each piece within this canteen is not only stamped with a full set of hallmarks, but also bear the original design registration kite mark for August 14th 1850 (i.e. the date the pattern was patented). Please see photo below for a photo showing both the kite mark and hallmark. This variant of Tudor is also known as "Scrolled Tudor" or "Tudor with Ears" - both names referring to the stylish protrusions on both sides of the stem.

This is a same maker canteen with virtually all the items dating from 1854 (45 pieces), the remainder being from 1851/2 (9 pieces). The maker's of this canteen were Chawner & Company (under the leadership of George Adams); they were the premier silver flatware makers of the 19th Century.

This 54-piece service consists of the following:

6 off Table Spoons; length: 8.8" (224mm); weight: 615 grams (19.8 tr. oz.);

12 off Table Forks; length: 8.2" (208mm); weight: 1216grams (39.1 tr. oz.);

12 off Dessert Spoons; length: 7.2" (183mm); weight: 723grams (23.25 tr. oz.);

12 off Dessert Forks; length: 7" (178mm); weight: 719grams (23 tr. oz.);

12 off Teaspoons; length: 5.75" (147mm); weight: 420grams (13.5 tr. oz.);

Total Weight: 3693 grams (119 tr.oz).

Condition

The canteen is in superb condition throughout, with crisp decoration, full length tines, thick tips to spoon bowls etc. Thirty pieces (half canteen) have discreet engraved initials to their front terminals, eighteen pieces are crested and the remaining seven remain blank.

Additional Items

Top quality new silver handled Tudor Pattern knives are available to complement this canteen - further details are available on request. We retain in stock a further selection of Tudor Pattern, which could be purchased by any potential buyer of the above, to augment the service by up to nine further place settings. Several serving items including a fantastic basting spoon are also available.