Description:

Set of twelve pieces of serving flatware by various makers.

Varied collection of twelve pieces of serving flatware by various makers, including forks, knives, meat forks, sardine forks, bottle openers and other serving utensils. The pieces feature different decorative designs and represent changing stylistic traditions from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Origin: Europe.
Manufacturer: Various makers.
Material: Metal.
Dimensions: L. 13–21 cm.
Period: 19th and 20th centuries.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
European serving flatware from the 19th and 20th centuries was produced in a wide variety of specialised forms for different dishes and functions at the table. Meat forks, sardine forks, serving knives and bottle openers reflect the elaborate dining culture of the period, when individual utensils were often developed for specific serving purposes.