An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver Cactus pattern canteen of cutlery for six persons made by Georg Jensen; an addition to our antique flatware sets

The pieces of this exceptional vintage Danish silver cutlery service in sterling standard have been crafted in the Cactus (Kaktus) pattern.

The upper portion of each handle is embellished with an impressive Art Deco style organic design.

This canteen of cutlery consists of 48 pieces:

Basic Service:
6 Table knife
6 Table fork
6 Soup spoon
6 Dessert knife
6 Dessert fork
6 Dessert spoon
6 Teaspoon

Additional Pieces:
Pair of serving spoons
Large cream ladle
Small cream ladle
Sauce ladle
Gravy ladle

The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen; many components of this exceptional service bear the London import hallmark for 1956. Please see images 11, 12 and 13 for hallmark images.

This vintage canteen of cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.

Condition
This vintage Danish sterling silver Cactus pattern cutlery set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The Danish hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece, in addition to British import hallmarks to the spoons are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive silver Cactus pattern cutlery set.

Dimensions
Table knife 23.2cm/9.1'
Table fork 18.4cm/7.2'
Soup spoon 15.7cm/6.2'
Dessert knife 20.5cm/8.1'
Dessert fork 15.4cm/6.1'
Dessert spoon 17.1cm/6.7'
Teaspoon 11.6cm/4.6'
Serving spoon 13.3cm/5.2'
Large cream ladle 14.8cm/5.8'
Small cream ladle 13cm/5.1'
Gravy ladle 18.5cm/7.3'
Sauce ladle 19.2cm/7.6'

Weight
56 troy ounces/1742g (excluding table and dessert knives)

Date: 1956
Origin: Denmark, Europe

Video available upon request.