This silver plated 56 piece la regence cutlery set speaks opulence and class. Serving 8 people, this cutlery set includes; 8 starter knives, 8 starter forks, 8 table knives, 8 table forks, 8 dessert spoons, 8 dessert forks and 8 tea spoons. The ornate la regence design was introduced in France in the Napoleonic era. With a flowing leaf pattern, shell and scroll edging, the distinctive design is completed by the flared spoon handles which reflect the continental patterns of the 19th century. All pieces carry the authentic Mappin & Webb hallmark, a symbol of our quality and excellence in cutlery since 1775.