Sterling Silver Canteen Of Cutlery , 157 Pieces, Budapest, 1872-1902, Antal Bachruch

Sumptuous and complete cutlery set in solid silver from the late nineteenth century. Completely inspired by the Regency style of the early eighteenth century, it was sold in the prestigious Antal Bachruch boutique in Budapest between 1872 and 1902, as evidenced by its guarantee hallmarks. It is in an excellent state of preservation. The blades of the knives were replaced by stainless steel blades in the 1960s-70s. The set weighs around 9000 grams without the knives. Each pièce  is engraved with two intertwined initials. It has more than 157 pieces: 12 table knives 12 soup spoons 12 table forks 12 dessert forks 12 dessert spoons 12 dessert knives 12 fish forks 12 fish knives 12 oyster forks 12 coffee spoons 12 spoons espresso 12 ice cream spoons 2 fish servers 2 salad servers 2 ice cream servers 1 sauce ladle 1 cream ladle 1 pâté knife 1 butter knife 1 sugar tongs 1 stew spoon 1 compote spoon