A good quality Old English pattern 46 piece canteen of stainless steel cutlery dating from 1928. Manufactured by Walker and Hall in Sheffield.
The set contains :
6 x forks
6 x knives
6 x dessert forks
6 x dessert knives
6 x teaspoons
6 x tablespoons
6 x soup spoons
3 x serving spoons
1 x sugar tongs
The set is in very good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it is a good usable set with nothing missing apart from the carvers. There is some light tarnishing and minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental.
The set is contained in its original oak box with a fully fitted interior over two levels. The box is excellent quality with an engraved brass plaque on the top which reads "From the Management & Staff of Messrs C.A.Vandervell & Co Ltd. To Mr P.J.Beddous on the Completion of 16 Years Service".
The box is in good condition however it is missing some of the 'sausage and pea' moulding around the edges.
The box measures approximately 15 3/4" (40cm) wide x 10" (26cm) deep x 5" (13cm) high.
