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This pattern was originally produced during a brief fifteen year period at the beginning of the 18thC more or less coinciding with the reign of Queen Anne (1702-14). The pattern was reproduced by London makers at the beginning of the 20th Century and the pieces in this canteen are a faithful hand-forged reproduction of the originals. The spoons have rattails to the reverse of their bowls and the fork are all three-pronged.

Garrards are one of the most important names in English silver. They can trace their origins back to the silversmith to the King, George Wickes, in the early 18th Century and have retained a Royal connection ever since. Throughout their history they have been known as both high quality retailers and manufacturers. The spoons and forks within this canteen were entirely hand-forged and thus have both the feel and look of the finest quality that one could buy.

These items bear the hallmarks for London 1908 with the maker's mark of Sebastian Garrard (SG), although it must be noted that six forks are hallmarked London 1945 by CW Fletcher, but are an identical match to the others..

Components and Measurements

This 40-piece service consists of the following:

12 off Table/dinner Forks; length: 7.6" (193mm); weight: 840 grams (27 tr. oz.);

12 off Dessert Spoons; length: 6.85" (174mm); weight: 602 grams (19.4 tr. oz.);

12 off Dessert Forks; length: 6.8" (173mm); weight: 640grams (20.6 tr. oz.);

4 off Table/serving Spoons; length: 8.1" (206mm); weight: 206 grams (8.1 tr. oz.)

Total Weight: 2378 grams (76.5 troy ounces).

Condition

The canteen is in fine original condition throughout with a superb patina. All the fork tines are full length and spoon bowls retain their thick tips. There are neither engravings nor erasures.

Presentation

This service comes complete with Burgundy coloured cutlery rolls.

Additional pieces

We retain in stock a set of eight dog nose soup spoons (see final photo) that are available to the purchaser of this canteen. New silver pistol handled knives or bone handled knives are available on request to complement this canteen.

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 cheque, prior to purchasing this canteen.