This sterling silver 56 piece rattail cutlery set speaks timeless elegance. 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. 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.