J P McManus IRISH SILVER CANTEEN CELTIC CUTLERY SET 12 person flatware service

Description: 146 Piece SILVER CELTIC PATTERN CANTEEN CUTLERY, Dublin 2005 by Newbridge SilverwarePATTERN: Celtic Pattern (12 place settings)STERLING SILVER HALLMARKS: Dublin 2005 by Newbridge Silverware.WEIGHT: 5450 grams (175 troy ounces) + 34 knives with stainless steel blades.The ServiceWe are pleased to be offering a very rare opportunity to purchase an Irish-made canteen that was originally commissioned by the businessman and racehorse owner JP McManus.The service is inspired by designs found in the famous Book of Kells with zoomorphic depictions in the Celtic style. It was made by Newbridge Silverware and housed in its original military style chest.The set provides for a full formal table service with eleven pieces per 12 place settings, a set of four serving spoons and an assortment of other serving knives/trowels. The sets of table and dessert knives have silver handles with stainless steel blades that are engraved “Newbridge”.Every piece is hallmarked for Dublin 2005 and bears the sponsor’s mark of Newbridge Silverware. The service is presented in a wooden box with four drawers.Provenance As described in the enclosed leaflet (see final photo), this pattern was only made in Sterling silver for JP McManus to give to favoured clients, friends and family. This particular service was given to the late John O’Reilly, the legendary golf caddy, who organised the JP McManus Pro-Am golf events in the 1990’s early 2000’s. Although cherished by his family, the serviced has never been used and indeed the pieces were still contained in their original plastic sleeves when brought to us.ComponentsThis 146-piece service consists of the following:12 Fish Knives 20.2cm12 Fish Forks 17.5cm12 Soup Spoons 16.8cm12 Table Knives 23.7cm (stainless steel blades)12 Table/dinner Forks 19.5cm12 Dessert Knives 21.3cm (stainless steel blades)12 Dessert Forks 17.5cm12 Dessert Spoons 17.5cm12 Pastry Forks 13.5cm12 Teaspoons 13cm12 Coffee Spoons 12.6cm4 Serving Spoons 21.7cm2 Butter Knives 20.5cm (stainless steel blades)2 Cheese Knives 20.7cm (stainless steel blades)2 Pastry Trowels 24.8cm (stainless steel blades)1 Bar Knife 22.8cm (stainless steel blade)3-piece Accessory Set (stainless steel blades)Total weight of weighable silver 5450 grams (175 troy ounces) plus 34 silver handled knives.ConditionMint condition with minimal signs of use.PresentationThis canteen is supplied in its original military style chest. There are four drawers with all the table and dessert knives in the top drawer, the fish eaters, 3 piece accessory set and most knife servers in the bottom drawer and all other pieces spread between the middle two. Although adequately serving its purpose, the box interior is quite basic in design. The exterior of the box has two brass carrying handles and brass strengtheners to each corner.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OUR PLEDGE: All of our antique and second-hand canteens of silver are thoroughly cleaned, polished and checked before being offered for sale. We guarantee that you will receive exactly what you expect, in good order throughout and in a timely and professional manner. Your complete satisfaction matters to us and we shall do our utmost to achieve this goal.SHIPPING: Free next day UK shipping by DPD.International shipping by DHL is the best delivery method for most destinations - it is secure and quick. A Parcelforce option is available on request or we can sometimes ship in multiple parcels by Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed delivery.**** For information and advice about buying canteens of silver cutlery, please visit the "Knowledge Centre" followed by the "Information AboutCanteens" link on our site at antiquesilverspoons.co.uk. ****---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PAYMENTS: We accept payment via bank transfer, cheque, PayPal or card payments.ABOUT US: We have been dealing in antique silver for 30+ years and are specialist dealers in silver flatware. We have a huge stock of silver canteens of cutlery to suit all requirements and budgets. Here is a quick summary of what we have available:- Patterns: All standard British flatware patterns are available from the plainer services such as Old English, Fiddle & Rattail through restrained decoration, for example Bead, Fiddle& Thread & Dubarry and the ornate premier patterns like Kings, Queens & Fiddle, Thread & Shell. We have a stock of approximately 30 different patterns;Quality: antique hand-wrought London made services to modern Sheffield made canteens and everything in between. All in hallmarked Sterling silver;Age: from 18th century to 21st century;Pieces: from small services for 4, 6 or 8 place settings, full services for 12 and even double, triple and large number bespoke services to suit your exact requirements;Servers: A large selection available to complement your canteen;Presentation: we have boxed sets, loose sets or sets within cutlery rolls;Price: We are specialist dealers and generally supply the silver retail trade. Without the burden of High Street costs we can offer our canteens at wholesale prices, without any loss in quality to either product or the service provided. You can be assured of a professional and friendly service and will never be disappointed with purchases.Quality Silver - Sensible Prices

Price: 6995 GBP

Location: Royal Forest of Dean

End Time: 2025-01-21T18:41:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 61.15 GBP