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What is the best metal for cutlery?
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Choosing the best metal for cutlery often depends on personal choice. However, stainless steel flatware is considered ideal for everyday use — for it is easy to care for, it’s economically sensible and it’s durable and long-lasting. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary stainless-steel flatware from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Shop for Antique Cutlery on 1stDibs
17th Century Cutlery Box
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century cutlery box with the original leather, metal hardware and interior.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Softwood
$1,442
Swedish White Painted Cutlery Tray
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century Swedish wooden cutlery tray with a curved slotted central handle and divider between
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Spruce
Georgian mahogany butler's cutlery tray
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
carrying cutlery and other items single handed.
English, circa 1800
9cm H, 48cm W, 30.5cm D.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Mahogany
19thc Fine Dovetailed Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine walnut cutlery carrier has great cut outs and in very good condition. This New England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely handmade 19th century walnut cutlery box is in fine condition and retains a nice mellow
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder
Category
Antique 18th Century English Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
