This Arthur Price of England Old English 7 piece Place Setting is premium quality stainless steel cutlery. So much so that it is covered by an unconditional lifetime guarantee. It is practical too and is designed to be used every day as well as on special occasions. The origins of the Old English pattern date back to the 1750\'s. The knives are plain and slender whilst the pip on the reverse of the spoon matches that on the front of the forks. In the Georgian era spoons would traditionally have been laid face down on the table. Old English cutlery is available from many factories worldwide - non are anywhere near the quality of this Arthur Price Old English range nor do they have the unconditional guarantee for peace of mind either.