Sterling Silver Old English Pattern 12-Place Cutlery Canteen

This sterling silver Old English pattern cutlery canteen is a beautifully curated 12-place harlequin service, bringing together distinguished Sheffield makers from the late 19th through to the mid-20th century. Presented in a fitted canteen, the 84-piece setting balances uniform Old English styling with the subtle character of individual hallmarks and period dates. From the early table forks of the 1890s to mid-century coffee spoons, each piece reflects the evolving craftsmanship of British silversmithing while maintaining a cohesive, timeless look at the table. Ideal for formal entertaining, special family occasions or as a significant heirloom acquisition, this service is designed to be both used and treasured, adding a sense of ceremony to every setting.

84-piece sterling silver Old English pattern cutlery canteen
12-place setting: table knives, dessert knives, table forks, dessert forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, coffee spoons and tablespoons
Harlequin service featuring a curated selection of Sheffield makers and dates from 1893–1966
Table knives – Pinder Brothers, Old English pattern S2007, steel blades, mid-20th century
Dessert knives – Pinder Brothers, Old English pattern S2007, steel blades, mid-20th century
Table forks – John R & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1893, 1896, 1897; and Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1903
Soup spoons – Stevenson Law, Sheffield 1931; and Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1924
Coffee spoons – Pinder Brothers, Sheffield 1966; and Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1937
Dessert spoons – Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1906, 1930, 1931 and 1937
Dessert forks – Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1903; Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1931; and Henry Hodson, Sheffield 1934
Tablespoons – Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1927, 1929 and 1930; Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1921 and circa 1906

All pieces in classic Old English pattern with original maker’s marks and date letters.
Supplied in a fitted canteen, ideal for both storage and presentation.