Lillemor by Marthinsen 830s Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 74 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7" 12 Small Teaspoons, 11 - 5 1/4" & 1 - 5 3/4" 12 Place Soup Spoons...
Sterling Silver
Waltz of Spring by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 48 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This dinner set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 7/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/8" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2" 1 Serving Spoon,...
Sterling Silver
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 54 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", eight cream soup spoons, 6 3/8", eight flat handle butter spreaders, ...
Sterling Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 5/8", eight teaspoons, 6", eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4", eight flat handle butter spreade...
Sterling Silver
Benjamin Ben Franklin by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/8", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", eight place soup spoons, 7 1/8", one serving spoon, 8 1/2", one cold...
Sterling Silver
Sweetheart Rose by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 1/2", eight teaspoons, 5 7/8", eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4", eight hollow handle butter sprea...
Sterling Silver
Clinton by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 120 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2", 12 regular luncheon knives, 9 3/8", 12 regular luncheon forks, 7", 12 salad forks, 6 3/4", 12 ...
Sterling Silver
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 3/8", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 5/8", one g...
Sterling Silver
Waltz of Spring by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 3/8", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8", 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8", 12 ...
Sterling Silver
Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 63 Pcs Gold
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Knives w/stainless blades, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6 3/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4" 1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 8 7/8" ...
Sterling Silver
Dancing Flowers by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 47 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8", eight forks, 7", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4", one gravy ladle, 6 5/8", one cold m...
Sterling Silver
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 60 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4", eight forks, 7 1/8", eight salad forks, 6 1/2", eight teaspoons, 6", eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8", eight cream soup spoon...
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pieces Acorn
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8", one gravy ladle, 6 3/4", one serving spoon, ov...
Sterling Silver
Debussy by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 77 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8", 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2", one gra...
Sterling Silver
Bremer German 800 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon "W" Mono 58 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Measures: 12 knives, 8 1/2". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 teaspoons, 5 1/2". 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4". One large platter spoon, 10 3/4" •1 sugar sifter, 5 1/2".
Sterling Silver
King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 3/8". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8". One gravy ladle, 6 1/2". One serving spoon, 8 3/4".
Sterling Silver
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service Monumental
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 18 Knives, 8 3/4". 18 Forks, 7 1/8". 18 Salad forks, 6 3/8". 18 Teaspoons, 5 3/4". 18 Cream soup spoons, 6 1/4". 18 Flat Handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4". 18 Cockt...
Sterling Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 80 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7 3/8". 12 salad forks, 6 5/8". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/8". 12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8". 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
Sterling Silver
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 77 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4". 12 salad forks, 6 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4". 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
Sterling Silver
Mazarin by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 119 Pieces
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 10". 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4". 12 regular knives, 8 1/2". 12 regular forks, 7". 11 salad forks, 5 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 place soup s...
Sterling Silver
Lasting Spring by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8". Eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2". Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8".
Sterling Silver
Chapel Bells by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size chapel bells by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. this set includes 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 tea...
Sterling Silver
Grand Recollection, International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/8" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7" 2 Serv...
Sterling Silver
Rose Solitaire by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8" 1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 cold meat ...
Sterling Silver
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 1 gravy ladle, 6 7/8" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 hollow handle m...
Sterling Silver
Rose by Kirk Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware Set for 12 Service 86 Pieces
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8" 12 salad forks, 6 3/8" 12 teaspoon, 6" 12 cream soup spoons, 6" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 ...
Sterling Silver
Lady Claire by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Knives w/stainless Modern blades, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4" 1 Cold Meat...
Sterling Silver
John and Priscilla by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 78 Pcs
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6" 1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4" 1 ...
Sterling Silver
Hamilton Aka Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 knives, 9 3/8" 8 forks, 7" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8" 1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4" 1 se...
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight teaspoons, 6. Eight cream soup spoons, 6 3/8". Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
Sterling Silver
Processional by Fine Arts Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces
By International Silver, Fine Arts Intl.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4" Eight forks, 7 1/4" Eight salad forks, 6 1/2" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8" Eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" One gravy ladle, 6 1/4" One serving spo...
Sterling Silver
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 12 salad forks, 6 3/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4" ...
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 1/2" Eight forks, 7 1/4" Eight salad forks, 6 1/2" Eight teaspoons, 5 3/4" Eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6" ...
Sterling Silver
Princess Mary Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Dinner L Mono
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/4" 12 Ice Cream Forks, 5 1/2" 12 G...
Sterling Silver
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Size Set Service 75 Pcs
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/8", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8", 12 flat handle butter ...
Sterling Silver
Vivant by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Modernism Sleek
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 7", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4", one serving spoon, 8 1/4", one cold meat fork, 8 1/4",...
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Sterling Silver
Queen Ann by Worcester Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 68 Pc England
By Worcester Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, pistol grip, 9 3/4", eight dinner size forks, 7 5/8", eight luncheon knives, pistol grip, 8 1/4", eight luncheon/dessert forks, 6 1/...
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: The popular Williamsburg Shell pattern is best known for its substantial pistol-grip knife, and the classic colonial shell design on the handle. 12 Dinner Knives...
Sterling Silver
Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pcs Din
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Luncheon Knives, 8 1/2" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 12 L...
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pcs in Box Rare
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7 7/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 12 Larg...
Sterling Silver
Arvesolv #6 by Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Danish 59 Pcs
By Hans Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 9" 8 Dinner Forks, 7" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 5/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2" 8 Fish Knives, flat handle a...
Sterling Silver
Bright Vine by Barnard Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc England Grapes
By Calegaro
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 large dinner knives, 10" 8 large dinner forks, heavy approx. 3.7 ozt each, 8 1/4" 8 luncheon/dessert forks, 7 1/4" 8 luncheon knives, 9" 8 teaspoons, 7 - 5 1/4"...
Sterling Silver
Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces Modern
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/8" 1 gravy ladle, 6 3/4" 1 serving spoon, 7 7/8" 1 cold meat ...
Sterling Silver
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 6 DINNER KNIVES, 10 1/8" (two blades differ slightly), 6 DINNER FORKS, 8 5/8", 6 REGULAR KNIVES, 8 3/4", 6 REGULAR/DESSERT FORKS, 7", 6 TEASPOONS, 5 5/8", 6...
Sterling Silver
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 74 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7 1/8". 12 salad forks, 6 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8". 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8".
Sterling Silver
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 120 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4". 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7 1/8". 12 salad forks, 6 3/8". 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8". 12 flat handle but...
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 52 Pieces Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8". Eight cream soup spoons, 6 3/8". Eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 3/8".
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner 12 Flatware Set 86 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 5/8...
Sterling Silver
Cottage by Gorham Vermeil Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc Din J Mono
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" (villa norfolk gold by gorham), 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2", 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8", 12 place...
Sterling Silver
Iron Age by Michael Aram Black Oxidized Stainless Steel Flatware Set 31 Pcs
By Michael Aram
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 5 Large Dinner Knives, 11 1/4" 6 Dinner Forks, 9 1/8" 6 Salad Forks, 8" 5 Teaspoons, 7" 7 Large Place Soup Spoons, 9" 1 Large Serving Set 2-pc, 13 3/4" & 12 ...
Stainless Steel
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Table fork 19.5cm/7.7". Soup spoon 19.5cm/7.7". Dessert knife 21.8cm/8.6".
Silver, Sterling Silver
Salem by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 87 pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/...
Sterling Silver
Frontenac by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 44 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives w/French stainless blades, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 7" 1 Serving Spo...
Sterling Silver
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces New Unused
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 knives, modern, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 place soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 5/8" Includes ...
Sterling Silver
Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 large dinner knives, 10 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 7/8" 12 luncheon knives, 9 1/4" 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 4-tine, 7" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 cream soup spoons...
Sterling Silver
Ashmont Gold by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 60 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 7/8" (blades differ slightly), 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4", 12 salad forks, 6 3/4", 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4", 12 place soup spoons, 6 3...
Sterling Silver
Rhapsody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: eight knives, 9 1/4", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 1/2", eight teaspoons, 6", eight place soup spoons, 6 5/8" Includes bonus brand new storage...
Sterling Silver
Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 72 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives 8 3/4", 12 forks 7 1/4", 12 salad forks 5 3/4", 12 teaspoons 5 3/4", 12 cream soup spoons 5 5/8", 12 flat handle butter spreaders 5 3/4" Include...
Sterling Silver
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 30 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Six knives, 9 1/8", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6", six teaspoons, 5 7/8", six place soup spoons, 7 1/4 Includes bonus brand new storage chest - st...
Sterling Silver
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
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