This \'Mappin\' silver plated 48 piece bead cutlery set speaks classic elegance. Serving 12 people, this cutlery set includes; 12 table knives, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons and 12 tea spoons. The bead design, originally created by Hester Bateman, a leading English lady silversmith, features a simple beaded border in a neo-classical style which originated from the popularity of bead jewellery during the latter half of the 18th Century. All pieces carry the authentic Mappin & Webb hallmark, a symbol of our quality and excellence in cutlery since 1775.