An extensive assembled English sterling silver Kings Pattern flatware service
most Lambert & Co., London
1906
Comprising 48 table forks, 48 table knives, 21 luncheon/dessert forks, 23 luncheon/cheese knives, 24 table spoons, 24 oval bowl soup/dessert spoons, 22 teaspoons, 4 sauce ladles, 2 gravy spoons, 1 soup ladle, a 2 piece game carving set and a 2 piece meat carving set, some engraved with a heraldic crest. (221)
In a campaign style brass mounted mahogany four drawer canteen with hinged lid.
the canteen height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); width 21in (53cm); depth 15in (38cm); total weighable silver approximately 394oz troy

Teaspoons marked for C J Vander, London, 1983. With typical marks, scratches, rubbing, wear and softening to detail commensurate with age and use. Knives probably rebladed. Blades to carving sets rebladed. Steel bladed articles not included in weight listed. Some pieces engraved as stated. Canteen in overall good condition. With age cracks to veneer of top and scattered losses. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear. Oxidation to brass. One key.