A canteen of Elizabeth II vine pattern silver-gilt flatware, mainly C.J. Vander Ltd, London, 1957

comprising:
12 table forks
12 table knives with steel blades
12 table spoons
12 soup spoons
12 fish forks
12 fish knives
12 butter knives
12 oyster forks
12 dessert forks
12 dessert knives with steel blades
12 dessert spoons
12 pastry forks
2 egg spoons
a cheese knife
18 tea spoons
12 coffee spoons
a soup ladle
a fish serving knife and fork
3 sauce ladles, in sizes
a pair of salad serving spoons
a large serving fork
2 further serving forks
a cake slice
a carving knife, fork and steel
a poultry carving knife fork and steel
all in a fitted four drawer oak case

With the exception of a few minor surface scratches, the overall condition is excellent; the cabinet has some minor scratches and dents and is lacking a key.
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