Newbridge and Bee Moynihan Sterling Silver Cutlery Set. 1966 Sword of Light mark. Wooden Case, 2,650 grams

Exquisite & Rare 1966 Irish Solid Sterling Silver Cutlery Canteen – Kings PatternFeaturing the Highly Collectible 1916–1966 Easter Rising "Sword of Light" Commemorative Jubilee Hallmarks.
Up for sale is a magnificent, historically significant canteen of Irish silverware in the timeless and opulent Kings Pattern. This isn't just a functional luxury dining set; it is a profound piece of 20th-century Irish history.Every single spoon and fork in this collection is solid sterling silver, legally assayed by the Dublin Assay Office in 1966. To mark the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish government authorized a special one-year-only commemorative hallmark: An Claíomh Solais (The Sword of Light). Pieces bearing this mark are heavily sought after by collectors of Irish historical memorabilia and fine silver alike.
36-piece solid sterling silver cutlery service for 6 in the Kings Pattern.
The "Marriage" Provenance:This unique family set carries exceptional regional provenance, split beautifully between two prestigious Irish makers of the mid-20th century:Newbridge Cutlery Co. (NCC Ld): Ireland’s premier tableware manufacturer based in Co. Kildare.Bee Moynihan & Co. (B&M): The legendary historic family jewellers and silversmiths operating out of 2 O'Connell Street, Limerick.
35 Pieces by Newbridge Cutlery Co. (NCC Ld): The vast core of this historic collection, proudly manufactured by Ireland's elite silversmiths. 1 RARE Replacement Piece by Bee Moynihan & Co. (B.M): A wonderful testament to the set's provenance, sourced from the famous Limerick family silversmiths to maintain a seamless, matching
Weighs 2,650 grams Sterling, the stainless steel knife handles are approx 250 grams.
Housed in the original velvet-lined wooden canteen box. The set features an elegant shell-pattern design on the handles. It is in very good condition
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