Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Flatware Set In The Bright Vine Pattern. 161 Pieces

Description

English, sterling silver, trailing vine flatware set By Asprey & Co, Regent Street London. Purveyors to the crown. This is a very rare pattern, and is beautifully hand-forged. The set is fitted into the original three-drawer fitted cabinet, complete for 12 people with a selection of 17 serving pieces.
Set consists of the following;
12 table knives 10.25" (stainless blades).
12 table forks 8.25".
12 soup spoons 7.125".
12 fish knives 8.5".
12 fish forks 7.75".
12 salad / dessert forks 7.25".
12 dessert spoons 7.25".
12 cheese / dessert knives 8.75" (stainless blades).
12 cake / fruit knives 7.5".
12 cake / fruit forks 6.5".
12 tea spoons 5.25".
12 coffee spoons / demitasse 4.33".
The serving pieces consist of the following;
One knife sharpener 13" (steel blade).
One meat carving knife 13" (stainless blade).
One meat carving fork 10.75" (stainless blade).
One fowl carving knife 11.25" (stainless blade).
One fowl carving fork 9.25" (stainless blade).
Two piece salad servers 11".
Two gravy ladles 6.25".
Four serving spoons 8.25".
Four serving forks 8.25".
A total of 161 pieces. Complete for 12 people.
I currently have another 2 sets of this exact pattern, complete for 12 people, so you are able to build this set up for 24 or 36 people.
This is a very rare pattern to find, and condition is near perfect.
Excellent hand-forged pattern, excellent maker, great condition.
The case measures 24" x 17" x 14" high.
Asprey heritage
Asprey, founded in 1781 by William Asprey, was originally based in Mitcham, Surrey until the company moved into its current New Bond Street premises.
From its central London location, Asprey advertised ‘articles of Exclusive Design and high quality', whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.
An early speciality was dressing cases, for which Queen Victoria awarded Asprey a Royal Warrant for in 1862. In the same year Asprey was also awarded a Gold Medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition.
During the Second World War, Asprey made the decision to keep their workshops open at Nettleford House on Euston Road, this meant they kept their body of craftsmen who would have otherwise been sent off to war; it also allowed the Silversmiths to make parts for the Admiralty and other government departments.
Asprey continued to grow after the war, the workshops were moved to above the New Bond Street store, as a result the bespoke business flourished. Asprey began to receive commissions from around the world, including a chess set for Ringo Starr and a picnic trailer which included a dining table for 16.
All items are antique or used items, and as such nothing is 'perfect', but we always will describe any damage, repair, inscriptions, monograms etc to the best of our ability. Please ask any questions BEFORE purchasing or bidding on any item. All weights & measurements are approximate, but as accurate as possible. All items are available to inspect, and pick up, at our Manhattan gallery.
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