1970s New Silver Cutlery Set of , Royal York. By James Dixon & Sons - 63 Pieces

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Ref # R-York 9000/63 New, Factory original packaging.
Item Description : A Silver Cutlery Set of 63 Pieces, Royal York.
Pattern : Royal York
The Description of the Set, as follow :
4 Dinner Spoon, Marked James Dixon & Sons
1 Dinner Fork , Marked James Dixon & Sons
12 Dinner Knife, Marked James Dixon & Sons
4 Dessert Spoon, Marked James Dixon & Sons
4 Dessert Fork, Marked James Dixon & Sons
12 Dessert Knife, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Large Coffee/Tea Spoon, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Sugar Tongs, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Gravy Ladle , Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Soup Ladle, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Large Serving Spoon, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Large Serving Fork, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Pair Salad Servers Fork & Spoon, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Pair Meat Carvers, Fork & Knife, Marked James Dixon & Sons
12 Pr Fish Eaters (Forks & Knives), Marked James Dixon & Sons
1 Pair Fish Servers, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Pastry Fork, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Small Pie/Cake Server, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Cheese Knife, Marked James Dixon & Sons
- Bridal Cake Knife, Marked James Dixon & Sons
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63 pieces Set.

Please Note : Prices are sacrificed on these Sets.These Classical Patterns are still in Production, should the customer like to complete the set, they can be ordered, we may be able to help putting the customer in touch with the supplier.
Sales Are Final on Sacrificed Prices Sets.

Made in Sheffield-England by James Dixon & Sons in 1970’s
Marked : James Dixon “trumpet trade mark” or Dixon $ Sons A1

A 1 Silver plated EPNS cutlery is made to BS5577, and approved by the British Standard Institute or BSI for EPNS cutlery to BS EN ISO 9002, a quality control standard. This has a quality consequences, confirming that the cutlery is coated with 35 microns of silver with increased deposits on areas of greater wear. Therefore, have a lifetime, 30 to 50, year guarantee for every day use.

For over 180 years James Dixon & Sons have been making beautiful cutlery, candlesticks, platters, entree dishes and others, you name it, that have adorned the well dressed tables, a symbol of good living for almost two centuries. Supplier to Garrard and Mappin & Webb etc.
These were the words of the founder. Mr. James Dixon, when thanking his workpeople for a Silver Epergne, presented to him on his seventieth birthday in 1842.
“ When I commenced business in 1806, it was with the determination : that nothing should go out of my hands, bearing my name, which could disgrace that name”.
For over 180 years James Dixon & Sons have been making beautiful cutlery, candlesticks, platters, entree dishes and others, you name it, that have adorned the well dressed tables, a symbol of good living for almost two centuries. Supplier to Garrard and Mappin & Webb etc.

James Dixon & Sons a distinguished Silver manufacturer, supplier of the finest Jewelry stores in the U.K such as, Asprey, Mappin & Webb, Garrard's etc... and abroad.

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 :

 " Regent Plate 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."

Flatware Condition : New – Not Used.
Chest Condition : New Not Used, was in storage for 40 years, the Faux Leather shows some cracks , offered at no cost-Free.
Size : (Dinner Fork 8 in. 20 cm., & Dinner Knife,9 ¾ in. 25 cm. Dessert Spoon 7 1/8 in. 18 cm. & Dessert Fork 7 ¼ in. 18.5 cm., Coffee Spoon 6 ½ in. 16.5 cm.).

Provenance : Guilde des Orfevres, Ltd. Was Exclusive Distributor to James Dixon & Sons Products.


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We at Guilde des Orfèvres, Ltd. had a Showroom in 225 Fifth Avenue in New York; we introduced the finest European products to the US market. We supplied the Finest Stores Nationwide, such as: Tiffany, Bergdorf Goodman, Scully & Scully, Bernardaud, in New York; Betteridge Jewelers, in Greenwich; Connecticut; Schreve, Crump & Low, in Boston; Mary Mahoney, In Palm Beach, Florida; Geary’s, in Beverly Hills and Gump’s, in San Francisco, California
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 for almost forty (40) years.
They surfaced to the market when most of the manufacturers are now defunct!?
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