This sterling silver 84 piece rattail cutlery set speaks timeless elegance. Serving 12 people, this cutlery set includes; 12 starter knives, 12 starter forks, 12 table knives, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks 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.