Lionel Alfred Crichton Sterling FlatwareEnglish, ca. 1920s. A twenty-seven piece partial sterling flatware service by Lionel Alfred Crichton, including twelve butter spreaders with pistol handles, eleven demitasse spoons with rat-tail backs, two serving spoons with rat-tail backs, and a carving set with stainless blades, all marked for maker and with London hallmarks; carving knife lg. 11.5 in., total weighable silver wt. 24.776ozt (771g).Â