CANTEEN OF 6 PLATED FISH KNIVES & FORKS. WM. BATT 1930s

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Very attractive complete boxed set CANTEEN OF SIX SILVER PLATED FISH KNIVES & FORKS made by: William Batt & Sons, Sheffield date (estimated): mid 1930s Seller’s comments: To help you better understand what you’re bidding for, I’ve put together the following information. I hope you will find it of help. Please note that I’m a private seller, not a dealer. This very attractive looking set of 6 fish knives and forks in its original canteen has been in my family for over 30 years. They originally belonged to my uncle who was a collector of collectables. They have not been used for the last 30 years and have remained inside their canteen. Each of the six knives is clearly marked on its blade (see photos) with: - (inside shield) (inside rectangle) (inside rectangle) (inside rectangle) The silver marks website: - silvercollection.it/electroplatesilverB.html#616IGNO indicates that the knives and forks were made by William Batt of Sheffield. I believe this company operated until the mid 1930s. (See below for information about this maker). All the knives and forks are in good condition with no bends or other visible damage. All show scratches commensurate with previous use. The knives and forks come in their original canteen which, as can be seen from the photos, is in very good condition. All in all, this canteen of fish knives and forks should make a nice addition to any collection. And, of course, they can be used in earnest. About William Batt & Sons: [from the great website, "silvercollection.it/electroplatesilverB.html#616IGNO" WILLIAM BATT / WILLIAM BATT & SONS / WILLIAM BATT & SONS LTD 69 Broom Spring Lane, Sheffield. The partnership of John, Joseph and Thomas Batt as William Batt & Sons was dissolved in 1866 and continued under the same style by Joseph and Thomas Batt and Francis Howard. Later (c. 1895) the firm was manages by Thomas Nowill Batt at 17 Sycamore St, Sheffield Dimensions of the knives and forks (approx): knives: length=20.7cm width (max)=2.0cm weight=62g forks: length=18.5cm width (max)=1.8cm weight=49g case: 23cm x 17.5cm x 5cm weight of whole set in canteen: 1.15kg Condition of the knives and forks: • The knives and forks are in good condition • The silver is nice and shiny everywhere • There seems to be no loss of silver plate anywhere • There is no serious tarnishing on any knife or fork • There are no dents, bends, or similar damage showing on any knife or fork • There are light scratch marks on most items due to previous usage • The canteen is in very good condition with its lining intact (there is just one small stain spot) and its hinges tightly affixed. Photos: Postage & packaging costs: (For UK deliveries): • The buyer to pay postage and packaging. • Item will be despatched within 48 hours on receipt of cleared payment. • Seller only accepts payment by Paypal (preferred), or UK � sterling cheque (if covered by cheque guarantee card) • Payment is expected within 5 days of the end of the sale. • Postage & packing cost for UK deliveries of this item by Royal Mail 1ST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY = �6.99 (Comp up to �46) (For Overseas deliveries): • The buyer to pay postage and packaging. • The seller is prepared to post outside UK. • Item will be despatched within 48 hours on receipt of cleared payment. • Payment is expected within 5 days of the end of the sale. • Payment: Overseas buyer’s payment by Paypal only. • Postage & packing cost for Overseas deliveries of this item by Royal Mail ‘Intl Signed For’ service AIRMAIL EUROPE = �12.99 (Comp up to �46) AIRMAIL REST OF WORLD = �20.99 (Comp up to �46) read more

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