Large English Sheffield Sterling Silver Cutlery Set – Carrs – 1997

Large English Sheffield Sterling Silver Flatware Set – Carrs – 1997 Impressive English sterling silver flatware set, produced in Sheffield in 1997 by Carrs, in its original two-drawer mahogany case, lined with midnight blue velvet. The set is in absolutely immaculate, near-new condition and has clearly never been used. This luxurious dinner service consists of 144 pieces for twelve guests, including both main cutlery and serving pieces, for a total of 8.66 kg gross. Contents: • 12 large knives, 12 large forks, 12 large spoons (dinner cutlery) • 12 dessert knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons • 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks • 12 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons, 12 cake forks Serving pieces: • 1 soup ladle • 1 sauce ladle • 1 pie server • 1 cheese knife • 1 butter knife • 4 large vegetable spoons / stew spoons • 1 complete carving set (large fork, large knife, sharpening steel) Each piece is hallmarked with the date letter "X" corresponding to the year 1997, with the maker's mark "RC" for Carrs. The set is a testament to very high quality English manufacturing, in accordance with the standards of excellence of Sheffield, famous for its silverware. Characteristics: • Silversmith: Carrs, Sheffield, England • Year: 1997 • Title: Solid 925 thousandths silver • Number of pieces: 144 • Total gross weight: 8.660 kg • Case: original mahogany wood, velvet interior, two drawers • Condition: excellent, like new