Here today for your consideration we have this incredible vintage sterling silver near-complete cutlery set, made by C J Vander Ltd of London, with knife handles by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The setting has been produced in the delightful Marie pattern and is of very good quality and gauge throughout. The set comprises the following pieces:
6 x dinner forks - c-1974 6 x entree forks - c-1974 6 x table spoons - c-1974 (1) & 1975 (5) 6 x dessert spoons - c-1974 6 x soup spoons - c-1974 5 x tea spoons - c-1974 3 x fish knives (or large butter knives) - Sheffield assay - c-1974
Total weight of above full-silver pieces: 2,421gms (77.84 tr.oz)
6 x dinner knives - London & Sheffield assays - c-1974-1976 6 x entree knives - London & Sheffield assays - c-1974 3pc carving set - Sheffield assay - c-1974
Total weight of set including table knives and carving set: 3,431gms (110.30 tr.oz)
Condition is good used, with no major damage to note throughout. The knife handles are without separation to the blades, and the fork tines are even and well pointed. The spoons bowls are without and depressions, with the knife blades having some minor discolouration as stainless steel from this era often does (nothing too serious). The set is free from monogram or crest, with the hallmarks crisp and complete across the set. A high quality vintage sterling silver cutlery set from some of the best London firms of the age.
