1970’s Vintage/New Silver Sauce/Gravy Boat & Saucer With Acanthus Leaves Applied Border

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Reference # FC 840 Photo 65
Description: Silver Sauce/Gravy Boat & Saucer with Acanthus Leaves Applied Border
Pattern : Acanthus … Read more Reference # FC 840 Photo 65
Description: Silver Sauce/Gravy Boat & Saucer with Acanthus Leaves Applied Border
Pattern : Acanthus Leaves - Size : ¾ of a Pint
Size : Sauce/Gravy Boat L. 8.5 in. W. 4 in. H. 4.5- 5 in. Saucer L. 9 in. W. 6-1/4
This is the finest silver quality ever made, equalled only by Christofle & Ercuis -
Electro Plated on E.P.N.S. , a quality silver plated on Nickel Silver
Made in England, by Frank Cobb in 1970’s
Marked : Frank Cobb, A 1 Sheffield-England or F.Cobb & Co A1
A 1 is a quality silver plated required by the Consumer Protection Agency in the U.K.
 A heavy silver deposit Considered to last for a lifetime everyday use.
N.B. Frank Cobb, a distinguished silver company in Sheffield , England; supplier of finest stores in the U.K such as, Mappin & Webb, Garrard's etc...
The same Items listed in Mappin & Webb & Garrard's The Crown Jewellers catalogs in the UK and M, the quality is considered a substitute to Sterling Silver, as you may read the second paragraph in the picture of their catalog :" This Quality incorporates the best of both traditional and modern Techniques of manufacture and is produced to highest standards. Regent Plate is therefore the recognized substitute for sterling silver."

Silver is Eternal, the Silver Glow & Patina is agreeable to the Eye. Quality Silver & Sterling Silver are Heirloom, will be Enjoyed & Treasured from Generation to Generation. “.

The Story Behind These Magnificent & Exceptional Sheffield Plate Items is Fascinating :
Purchased directly from the Silver Manufactures in London, Sheffield & Birmingham-England in 1970's. They are in the original factory packaging, were at a storage in Greenwich, CT for almost forty (40) years.
They surfaced to the market when most of the manufacturers are now defunct!?
N.B. Marks may differ taking in consideration the shape, size, item, etc.-.
Please Note : Size May Slightly Vary per Pattern, is approximate.

Condition: New, in the Factory original packing in 1970’s See less