This sterling silver 48 piece rattail cutlery set speaks timeless elegance. Serving 12 people, this cutlery set includes; 12 table knives, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons and 12 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.