Kings by Emile Viner Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 185 pcs Fitted Chest

• BRAND : Emile Viner
• PATTERN : Kings
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets
• REGION : United Kingdom
• MATERIAL : Silver
• AGE : Post-1940

Outstanding
English Sterling flatware service in fitted chest



The Edward Viner Silver Factory

The origins of the Viner’s silver factory in Sheffield date back to
1908. Emile Viner, together with his brother Adolf, managed Viners Ltd
(the spelling became established in the following years), one of the
largest manufacturers of cutlery and silverware in England. However, the
company did not limit itself to the manufacture of silverware, but also
produced objects in pewter. Initially based in Broomhall Street,
Sheffield, larger premises were soon required and production was moved
to Bath Street in 1912. The company’s success also derived from its
adaptability: during the First World War, for example, Viners Ltd
produced mainly helmets and other war-related material, and production
of silver was somewhat reduced. As Jewish immigrants, Adolf and Emile
changed their name from Viener to Viner in November 1925. In 1930,
George V granted the silver factory the privilege of being a supplier
and silversmith to the English court.

In 1932 there was a generational change in management and the silver
hallmark of Viners Ltd was registered for the son and nephew Edward
Viner. In 1957, Gerald Benney, one of the most important British
designers of the post-war period, was appointed head of the design
department.



Monumental Kings by Emile Viner, Sheffield England 1956, flatware set - 185 pieces.
This service includes:

12
Dinner Size Knives, 9 ½”

12
Dinner Size Forks, 8 ¼”, heavy 3 ozt each

12
Regular Knives, 8 ½”

12
Regular Forks, 7 ¼”

12
Pastry Forks, 5 ½”

12
Small Teaspoons, 5 ¼”

12
Place Soup Spoons, 7 ¼”

12
Demitasse Spoons, 4 ½”

12
Fish Forks, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 ½”

12
Fish Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 8 0.75”

12
Gumbo Soup Spoons, 8 1/8”, heavy 3.4 ozt each

12
Fruit Forks, hollow handle w/stainless, 6 1/8”

12
Fruit Knives, hollow handle w/stainless, 7 1/8”

12
Grapefruit Spoons, 5 3/8”

6
Serving Spoons, 9”

1
Salad Set, all-sterling, 8 0.75”

2
Pie Servers, all-sterling, 10 ½”

1
Roast Carving Set, 3-pc, 13”, 10 0.75”, 12”

1
Fish Serving Set, 11 ½” 9”

2
Soup Ladles, 11 0.75”

Includes
original large table style fitted storage chest on legs with drawers, as shown.



Excellent
condition, with no monograms. This set will be lightly professionally polished and sealed in
individual plastic sleeves prior to
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