Vintage Northumbria Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 54-Piece Louis XV Set (c.1955) No.SS140
Vintage Northumbria Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 54-Piece Louis XV Set (c.1955) No.SS140
Vintage Northumbria Sterling Silver Flatware Service
54-Piece Canadian Louis XV Revival Dining Set
Original Pacific Silver Cloth Chest | c.1955
An exceptional vintage **Northumbria Sterling Silver** flatware service, handcrafted in **Toronto, Canada**, circa **1955**, and preserved in its original **Pacific Silver Cloth** anti-tarnish storage chest.
Beautifully executed in an elegant **Louis XV / French Rococo Revival** pattern, each piece displays richly sculpted shell motifs, flowing scrollwork, raised borders, and graceful floral ornament inspired by eighteenth-century French silver. The pattern reflects the refined formal dining traditions that became popular throughout North America during the post-war period.
Complete matching services by Northumbria are increasingly scarce, particularly when accompanied by their original fitted Pacific Silver Cloth presentation chest. This remarkable set represents both outstanding Canadian silversmithing and the elegance of mid-century entertaining.
Included in This 54-Piece Service
• 8 Dinner Knives
• 8 Butter Knives
• 8 Dinner Forks
• 8 Medium Forks
• 6 Small Forks
• 8 Round Soup Spoons
• 8 Teaspoons
Original fitted Pacific Silver Cloth anti-tarnish storage chest included.
Materials
• Solid Sterling Silver
• Dinner knives and butter knives feature sterling silver handles with stainless steel blades.
Weight
Solid Sterling Silver Pieces
Approx. **1,283 grams**
Knives
Approx. **862 grams**
Total Weight
Approx. **2,145 grams**
Chest Dimensions
Length: 43.5 cm (17.13")
Width: 30 cm (11.81")
Height: 9.5 cm (3.74")
Design
Inspired by the luxurious French Louis XV period, this pattern features:
• Rich Rococo shell decoration
• Elegant flowing acanthus scrolls
• Raised sculptural borders
• Symmetrical floral ornamentation
• Heavy, well-balanced handles
• Exceptional mirror-polished finish
The overall appearance is refined, sophisticated, and unmistakably representative of quality Canadian sterling silver craftsmanship during the 1950s.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
The complete service presents beautifully and has been carefully preserved.
• Original Pacific Silver Cloth anti-tarnish chest
• No dents, breaks, or repairs observed
• No monograms
• Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use
• Bright original finish with attractive natural sterling silver patina
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
About Northumbria Sterling Silver
Northumbria Sterling Silver was a respected Toronto silversmith known for producing high-quality sterling flatware during Canada's post-war silver era. Their Louis XV Revival patterns were designed to complement formal dining traditions while reflecting timeless European elegance.
Today, complete matching Northumbria services with their original storage chest have become increasingly difficult to locate, making them highly desirable among collectors of Canadian sterling silver.
Perfect For
• Sterling Silver Collectors
• Canadian Silver Collections
• Louis XV & Rococo Interiors
• Formal Dining
• Wedding or Anniversary Gifts
• Luxury Table Settings
• Heirloom Collections
• Fine Home Décor
This impressive sterling silver service is both a functional dining set and a distinguished collector's piece, offering timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and the enduring quality of Canadian sterling silver.