Lot 177

KING GEORGE V'S PICNIC SET A CHROMIUM PLATED PICNIC SET

SUPPLIED BY EDWARD & SONS, LONDON, CIRCA 1920

Closed20 November 2009

Price Realised

GBP 11,875

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KING GEORGE V'S PICNIC SET
A CHROMIUM PLATED PICNIC SET
SUPPLIED BY EDWARD & SONS, LONDON, CIRCA 1920
Comprising:
A thermos-flask with screw off cover
An oblong sandwich-box
An oblong container with ring handle
Two glass bottles with plated covers
Two forks
Two knives
Two spoons
Two white porcelain teacups and saucers, (one mended)
Two tapering containers, one with porcelain liner
Two white enamelled trays
Most pieces engraved with the initals of King George V, all contained in a fitted case
The case 14½in. (37 cm.) wide
The initials are for King George V (1865-1936).

Specialist note

The robust wedge shaped construction of the case and the rubber covered lid enables the set to be used as a foot rest.