A George V Silver Table-Service by George Howson, Sheffield, Mostly 1932

Old English Thread pattern, comprising 12 table-spoons 12 table-forks 12 dessert-spoons 12 dessert-forks 12 teaspoons 6 egg-spoons 2 sauce-ladles A soup-ladle 4 condiment-spoons A pair of sugar-tongs in fitted oak-finish canteen with hinged cover and two drawers and spaces for further items the canteen 47.4cm wide, weight of silver 129oz 12dwt, 4,031gr (74)

The pieces are marked as expected. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The canteen with spaces for knives which are now lacking. 12 table-spoons, two 1927, one 1930, five 1931 and four 1932 12 table-forks, all 1932 12 dessert-spoons, two 1931, two 1931 and eight 1932 12 dessert-forks, all 1932 12 teaspoons, all 1932 6 egg-spoons, all 1927 2 sauce-ladles, one 1927 and one 1932 A soup-ladle, 1927 4 condiment-spoons, three 1927 and one 1954 A pair of sugar-tongs, 1927 We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.