This sterling silver 16 piece rattail cutlery set speaks timeless elegance. Serving 4 people, this cutlery set includes; 4 table knives, 4 table forks, 4 dessert spoons and 4 tea spoons. Rattail is recognised as one of the oldest English cutlery designs, dating from the early 1600\'s with a distinctive \'tail\' on the back of the spoon bowls and forks which is said to give additional strength to the joint. The rattail design also features a prominent rib down the front of the handle. All pieces carry the authentic Mappin & Webb hallmark, a symbol of our quality and excellence in cutlery since 1775.