{"product_id":"vintage-1950-s-slack-barlow-sheffield-silver-plated-cutlery-canteen-for-6-in-fitted-table","title":"Vintage 1950’s Slack \u0026 Barlow Sheffield Silver-Plated Cutlery Canteen for 6 in Fitted Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome pieces don’t just survive from another era — they bring their story with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful Slack \u0026amp; Barlow canteen was given to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret and Harry in 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, almost certainly to mark their marriage or engagement. Remarkably, the original handwritten gift card has remained with the set for approximately 70 years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To Margaret \u0026amp; Harry, with best wishes for your future happiness. From Mum \u0026amp; Dad. 1956.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlack \u0026amp; Barlow (Sheffield) Ltd, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the cutlery features the highly decorative King’s-style pattern traditionally associated with formal English table settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this example particularly special is its presentation. Rather than a conventional portable canteen, the service is housed within an elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurpose-made timber occasional table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a decorative veneered top, shaped apron and cabriole-style legs. Lift the hinged top and the fitted blue-lined interior reveals the cutlery arranged across two levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wonderful survivor from the era when a quality Sheffield cutlery service was a significant wedding gift intended to accompany a couple throughout married life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fitted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix-person cutlery service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a selection of dinner and entrée\/dessert knives, forks, spoons and teaspoons, together with serving and carving utensils as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included are the original fitted timber canteen\/table and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal handwritten 1956 gift card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Mum and Dad to Margaret and Harry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the exact contents of the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slack \u0026amp; Barlow (Sheffield) Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheffield, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1956, supported by original dated gift card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornate King’s-style pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-plated cutlery with stainless-steel knife blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted blue-lined timber canteen incorporated into an occasional table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “SLACK \u0026amp; BARLOW (SHEFFIELD) LTD ENGLAND” and “STAINLESS STEEL”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original handwritten presentation card dated 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-century \/ 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition overall, particularly considering the set dates to 1956.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cutlery presents extremely well, retaining a bright finish with normal light surface marks consistent with age and use. The timber canteen\/table also presents attractively, with minor marks and wear expected of a piece approximately 70 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blue fitted interior shows some age-related wear, lint and minor marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the original 1956 presentation card has survived with the set and will remain with it as part of its provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is much more than a vintage cutlery service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheffield manufacture, an ornate traditional pattern, unusual furniture-form canteen and documented 1956 family provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it a particularly appealing example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed, it functions as an attractive vintage occasional table. Open it, and it reveals an elegant six-person table service that evokes formal entertaining in the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with Margaret and Harry’s original gift card still inside, we even know something about the people for whom it was originally purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece for collectors of Sheffield cutlery, vintage tableware and mid-century household history — or for someone looking for a genuinely distinctive service to use and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the size and weight of the fitted table\/canteen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollection from Vintage HQ is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal delivery may be available by arrangement. Please contact Vintage HQ before purchasing if delivery is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor interstate buyers, please contact us to discuss possible freight options and obtain a quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575707828453,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/BB25FE69-2D51-4507-A1B5-2D4C7BA6C910.jpg?v=1790384669","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-1950-s-slack-barlow-sheffield-silver-plated-cutlery-canteen-for-6-in-fitted-table","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}