Vintage 6 person A1 silver plated cutlery set ..

For sale is an assembled 51-piece vintage silver-plated cutlery dining set. This is a "harlequin" set purchased roughly 30 years ago, with some original pieces supplemented over time with premium Arthur Price of Sheffield silver-plated replacements. It provides a robust dining service for 6 people, with extra spare items included. The flatware exhibits a heavy, genuine vintage patina (tarnish) but has no underlying plate wear or base metal showing. It can be left with its rustic look or polished to a bright shine. The full breakdown of the 51 pieces includes:7 x Large Table Knives7 x Large Table Forks8 x Dessert/Small Knives6 x Dessert/Small Forks6 x Dessert Spoons6 x Soup Spoons4 x Teaspoons2 x Large Serving Spoons15 x Additional assorted spare/matching cutlery pieces The stamp on the back of the handle reads: EPNS A1 SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. EPNS: Electroplated Nickel Silver. .A1: This is the highest quality grading for silver plating. It means the manufacturer used a premium, thick layer of silver that is highly durable. Sheffield England: The historic heart of high-quality British cutlery manufacturing. Design Pattern: The beaded edge visible on the handle is called the "Bead" pattern. This is a highly popular, classic Georgian design.