An Extremely Rare Antique Silver Eighteenth Century Cutlery Flatware Service Perhaps Unique 1778-80 London.

An Extremely Rare Antique Silver Eighteenth Century Cutlery Flatware Service Perhaps Unique 1778-80 London.

Extremely Rare Eighteenth Century Feather Edge and Cartouche Carrington Shield Pattern. 
Probably one of the oldest decorative patterns in existence 
All engraved with a family crest .Eighteenth century complete flatware services are reasonably rare but to find a patterned one at this date all with the same original family crest is incredibly rare - the set also happens to be in excellent condition.This pattern is illustrated in Ian Pickfords flatware book.All the pieces are what is known as bottom mark - it is only the year later in 1781 when the marks are moved up the stem away from the bowls and tines.Described by Pickford as Feather Edge and Cartouche Pattern a very similar pattern was called Carrington shield in Nineteenth century pattern books.

All Made in 1778-1780 in London 
6 Tablespoons & 2 Dessert Spoons 1763) 

Comprising: 
12 Table Spoons 
12 Table Forks 
12 Dessert Spoons 
12 Dessert Forks 
12 Teaspoons 
12 Table Knives 
12 Dessert Knives 
All Knives Modern 1969 by C.J. Vander 

Origin: London.

Year: 1778 - 1780.

This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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