This silver plated 42 piece rattail cutlery set speaks timeless elegance. Serving 6 people, this cutlery set includes; 6 starter knives, 6 starter forks, 6 table knives, 6 table forks, 6 dessert spoons, 6 dessert forks and 6 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.