US$1,539.79 This is a vintage English, Sheffield made Kings pattern 12 setting canteen of cutlery. The set is design in the elegant and elaborate 'Kings' pattern. This impressive set includes a beautiful walnut case on cabriole legs with navy blue velvet lining and a red gold tooled leather insert on top. The cutlery is bears the marks A1 Sheffield England and the blades are marked stainless steel. The case can be removed from the stand if required. The set comprises : 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish knives 12 Fish forks 12 Soup spoons 12 Teaspoons 12 Coffee spoons 3 Serving spoons 1 Soup ladle 3 Piece set Condition: It is the complete set in excellent condition and it appears to have never been used. Dimensions in cm: Height 56 x Width 76 x Depth 47 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 feet, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches Walnut The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Figured Walnut and Burr Walnut (often referred to as Burl Walnut) were considered as the most attractive varieties of Walnut. Burr Walnut veneer was taken from the specific part of the tree where ‘growths’ sprouting smaller branches and/ or roots would occur. As these ‘growth’ areas were limited in both occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus, cabinets etc), these veneers would have to be carefully joined by matching up the pieces or...