A canteen of German table silver, H. Meyen & co., Berlin, circa 1900

reed-edge with beaded terminals, comprising: 18 fish-engraved fish knives and forks, 17 table spoons, forks and knives with steel blades, 18 dessert spoons and forks and 18 cheese knives, 18 fruit knives and forks with gilt-metal blades and tines, 18 ice cream spoons, 18 teaspoons, 2 fish-engraved fish serving knives and forks, 3 serving spoons, 4 butter or cheese knives, 3 pickle forks, a pair of sugar nips, and the following serving implements with silver-gilt bowls or blade, 3 pairs of salad serving spoons and forks, 3 fruit serving spoons, an ice cream serving spoon, a serving knife, a soup ladle, 3 smaller serving spoons, in a fitted oak case with brass handles, on oak pedestal support

Knife blades could benefit from re-fitting. Overall in generally good condition.
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