A Victorian and Later Silver Table-Service Mostly by Ackroyd Rhodes, London, 1911, 1912 and 1913

Old English pattern, engraved with an initial 'S', comprising 8 table-spoons 12 table-forks 12 dessert-spoons 12 dessert-forks 12 soup-spoons A soup-ladle A pair of sauce-ladles A basting-spoon, engraved with differing initials Together With a George III silver table-spoon and six silver plate King's pattern table-knives, in fitted mahogany finish canteen, with hinged cover and two drawers, with spaces for further items the canteen 46.5cm wide, weighable silver 136oz 6dwt, 4,239gr (67)

Each piece is marked as expected. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The canteen with some scratches and scuffs overall. 8 table-spoons, one by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, 1886; two by George Maudsley Jackson, 1888; one by Wakely and Wheeler, 1888 and four by Wakely and Wheeler, 1910 12 table-forks, by Ackroyd Rhodes, 1912 12 dessert-spoons, six by George Maudsley Jackson, 1893 and six by Wakely and Wheeler, 1910 12 dessert-forks, by Ackroyd Rhodes, eleven 1910 and one 1908 12 soup-spoons, by Ackroyd Rhodes, 1912 A soup-ladle, by Ackroyd Rhodes, 1913 A pair of sauce-ladles, by Ackroyd Rhodes, 1913 A basting-spoon, by Ackroyd Rhodes, 1911 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.