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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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Silver and Shagreen Cutlery Etui, Travel Cutlery, Netherlands, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery, Etui, and Travel Cutlery
Netherlands, 18th century
An exotic and
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,384
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
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Sheffield Plate Cutlery Box
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheffield plate cutlery box, rare form, Sheffield plate with "eye" loop handles two evenly divided
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off