{"product_id":"army-navy-cooperative-society-ltd-salad-servers","title":"Army \u0026 Navy Cooperative Society Ltd Salad servers","description":"A pair of antique salad serving utensils retailed by the Army \u0026amp; Navy Co-operative Society Ltd (A \u0026amp; N C S L)\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1871 by a group of British military officers, the London-based society supplied high-quality goods—ranging from fine silverware to military equipment—exclusively to members of the armed forces and civil services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating the Pieces: The name changed to \"The Army \u0026amp; Navy Stores Ltd\" in 1934. These utensils are stamped with the original initials A \u0026amp; N C S L, they can be dated anywhere from the late Victorian era up to 1934.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign \u0026amp; MaterialsThe Handles: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully crafted from heavy cut glass (frequently styled in a classic diamond or starburst pattern), designed to provide a comfortable grip and elegant weight balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bowls: The silver-plated (EPNS) or sterling silver bowls feature detailed engraved floral and leaf motifs.The Set: It features a matching two-piece configuration, including a wide, deep serving spoon and a coordinated serving fork (with spaced tines\/notches) designed to efficiently toss and serve salad greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are in lovely vintage condition, no chips. There is some wear to the area where the metal joins the glass, however still a lovely usable set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey measure 11.75\" and 10.75\" long x 2.5\" wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am happy to answer your questions about this piece or any other items in my shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e♻️ All items are sent very carefully packaged, using recyclable packaging where possible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe postage is tracked and insured. US orders the tariff is included in your postage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational postage is estimated - sometimes it may calculate quite high if you are ordering extra items. However, it will depend on the weight. I always refund the difference, or you can contact me before purchasing for a more accurate postage cost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are vintage\/antique, so they may not be perfect. I will highlight any flaws with photographs and descriptions. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions.","brand":"Army and Navy","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":53665503314263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1882\/5303\/files\/20260529_093817.jpg?v=1780066588","url":"https:\/\/vintageatedgehill.co.uk\/products\/army-navy-cooperative-society-ltd-salad-servers","provider":"Vintage at Edgehill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}