Rare set of hand-forged Princess No 2 sterling silver cutlery for 12 in fitted canteen
Rare set of hand-forged Princess No 2 sterling silver cutlery for 12 in fitted canteen
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This is a rare service of hand-forged sterling silver cutlery in the Princess No 2 pattern with all pieces presented in a fitted wood canteen. All pieces are double-struck, meaning the pattern is forged on both sides which and is a sign of superior quality.
Princess No 2 is a rare and much sought after 19th century pattern and a variant of the King's shape family of cutlery patterns. The design was a private pattern, exclusively made by the workshop of George Adams hence not many sets were made or are available. This fine service is in good, usable condition; the bowls of the spoons and the fork prongs are thick and durable.
It is believed to have been designed by Mary Chawner of one of the leading flatware specialists Chawner & Company and led by George Adams, one of the finest silver cutlery makers of the Victorian era and who made this set.
According to Fairbairn's, the family crest engraved on this set appears to belong to the following famiies: Blomberg, Bromeall, Burghersh, Cowan, Doxat, Leslie, Lesly, Lodge, Norton, Peachey, Storie, Stuckey, Sutton, Wastneys. It comprises the following:
12 tablespoons
12 table forks
12 dessert spoons
12 dessert forks
12 teaspoons
1 soup ladle
2 sauce sauce ladles
2 salt spoons
2 egg spoons
1 butter knife
Since antique silver knives rarely survive, the service is completed with 12 pairs of modern knives with silver handles the complementary Queen's pattern. The knives are fitted with stainless steel blades making them suitable for putting in the dishwasher.
This rare set of Princess No 2 silver cutlery set is not available to purchase online. Please contact us if you would like more information or are interested to buy it.
Dimensions:
1847-55
London
Excellent
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