An Early Victorian 12 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams Silver Caster

An Early Victorian 12 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams Silver Casterenquire A very fine early Victorian silver double struck King's Pattern 12 place setting canteen service with the shell and diamond heel. This wonderful table service consists of 91 pieces made up of: 12 table serving spoons 12 table forks 12 table knives 12 dessert spoons 12 dessert forks 12 dessert knives 12 teaspoons 4 sauce ladles 1 pair of sugar tongs 1 carver 1 serving fork Total weighable silver: 4567g or 146. 8 ozT (161 oz) The silver handled

This is a wonderful example of Edward Aldridge’s work and other pieces of his are to be found in the V and A museum

Weight: 3771 g or 133 ounces or 121

Robert Middleton had been taken under the wing of his uncle and entered the navy at the age of 12 seeing action with the Mediterranean fleet under Lord Hood

7 ounces Troy

topped with a removable eagle finial

5 inches or 27 cm

A very good silver Georgian teapot of oval form

3911g or 126ozT (138oz)

both as a mark of respect and to prevent any spills

No signs of any damage or repair

This delightfully attractive pattern has been very popular since its introduction

3 ozT or 155 oz