Very Heavy Gauge Handforged Sterling Silver 3-Prong Rattail Pattern Cutlery / Flatware Service made in 1977 Jubilee Mark

A very heavy and fine quality sterling silver hand forged rattail pattern cutlery / flatware service made in Queen Elizabeth II  Silver Jubilee year of 1977 by William Walter of London – Knives 1992 C J Vander of Sheffield.

The set is approximately 50 percent heavy than is usual and this was one of a set of four services Raymond Walter , father of the current owner , had specially made in 1977 for the Queens Silver Jubilee .

The set is composed of :

12 Table spoons,

12 Table forks,

12 Dessert spoons,

12 Dessert forks

12 Teaspoons

2 very large and heavy Basting spoons and two Sauce ladles .

In addition to this are 12 heavy gauge octagonal pistol Table knives and 12 Dessert knives (Dishwasher safe unfilled handles).

In total 88 pieces.

Weight,  excluding knives 176 troy oz. Knives including blades , table 36 troy oz, desserts 31.5 troy oz.

This is possibly finest hand-forged 3 prong rattail sets ever made and is in superb condition.

The cost of making such a set today would be prohibitively expensive. To give an idea of the quality,  a table fork weighs roughly 3.5 troy oz  and a tablespoon roughly 3.7 troy oz.

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All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.

Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

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William Walter Antiques,
London Silver Vaults,
53-64 Chancery Lane,
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