Rare, exceptionally complete Dutch silver canteen by Van Kempen, made in second standard silver (833/1000), dating to circa 1917. The set is housed in its original fitted jeweller’s case marked “A. Hoeting – Hofjuwelier – Amsterdam”. The silver pieces show clear Dutch hallmarks. The knives have steel blades with mother-of-pearl handles. Contents and count: Total items: 213 pieces Silver pieces: 190 pieces in 833 silver Additional items: original matching knives (steel blades, mother-of-pearl handles) and 1 poultry shears Net silver weight: Approx. 9.5 kg of 833 silver (excluding the knives and the poultry shears). Inventory: 24 place settings Dinner fork Dinner spoon Starter fork Starter spoon - 12 place settings Fish knife Fish fork Oyster fork Oyster tongs Lobster fork Ice-cream / sorbet spoon 1 large ice / sorbet / fruit scoop Dinner knife (steel blade, mother-of-pearl handle) Starter knife (steel blade, mother-of-pearl handle) - Serving cutlery – 13 pieces Carving knife Carving fork Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Vegetable / potato serving spoon Gravy ladle Sauce ladle (large) Sauce ladle (medium) Serving spoon (2×) Small serving knife Small serving spoon - Additional serving pieces – 4 items Asparagus server Fried egg / omelette server Vegetable / potato serving spoon Poultry shears - Smaller serving cutlery – 5 pieces Pickle fork (3×) Butter knife Sugar sifter spoon Condition: Very good antique condition. Many pieces show no visible signs of use; others show light age-related wear and patina consistent with careful handling. No polishing has been done for the photographs. Hallmarks are present and legible on the silver parts. Knives with steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles as described.