Silver Cutlery - 1991

Silver cutlery - 88-Piece Silver Hallmarked Canteen of Cutlery – Hester Bateman Pattern, Sheffield 1991 by Roberts & Belk

This superb 88-piece silver cutlery set in the elegant Hester Bateman pattern was crafted in Sheffield in 1991 by the prestigious silversmiths Roberts & Belk. Expertly restored by us to near-new condition, this complete canteen offers outstanding quality at less than half the price of buying new.

A new canteen of equivalent quality from Roberts & Belk would cost over £47,000 today, making this restored service an exceptional opportunity to acquire a luxury silver cutlery set at remarkable value.

✨ Key Features

• 86-piece silver hallmarked cutlery set – Hester Bateman pattern

• Maker: Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1991

• Provides for 12 people, 7 pieces each, plus 4 serving spoons

• Knives with solid silver handles and stainless steel blades

• All pieces fully hallmarked and restored to presentation condition

• Supplied in the original fitted wooden canteen box (good condition)

Service Composition

• 12 x Table Knives

• 12 x Table Forks

• 12 x Dessert Knives

• 12 x Dessert Forks

• 12 x Dessert Spoons

• 12 x Soup Spoons

• 12 x Teaspoons

• 4 x Serving Spoons

About the Hester Bateman Pattern

The Hester Bateman pattern is inspired by the work of the famous 18th-century English silversmith Hester Bateman (1708–1794), celebrated for her refined and elegant designs. Known for its delicate beading and graceful proportions, this pattern remains one of the most admired and sought-after traditional silver flatware styles, offering timeless beauty for both dining and collecting.

Why Choose This Set?

• Genuine hallmarked silver cutlery set, Sheffield 1991

• Crafted by Roberts & Belk, one of Britain’s most respected silversmiths

• Complete 88-piece canteen for 12 place settings

• Exquisite Hester Bateman pattern, rich in heritage

• Restored to as-new condition – beautifully presented

• Supplied with original fitted canteen box

• Less than half the cost of a new equivalent set

A magnificent and practical silver canteen of cutlery, this Hester Bateman pattern service makes a superb wedding or anniversary gift, a family heirloom, or a fine addition to any silver collection. Elegant, historic, and fully restored, it represents the very best of Sheffield craftsmanship.

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