Set of Victorian hand-forged Bead pattern sterling silver cutlery for 12

This is a fine and substantial set of antique hand-forged Bead pattern sterling silver cutlery or flatware by one of the great cutlery manufacturers of the Victorian era - George Adams. All pieces are in excellent condition and the elegant simplicity of the service means that it will perfectly complement a traditional or modern table setting.

It was Hester Bateman in the 1780s, the pre-eminent English lady silversmith, who introduced the simple beaded border on the Old English shape creating a neoclassical style that reflected the popularity of bead jewellery of the time and the pattern's popularity carried on into the nineteenth century.

This sterling silver Bead cutlery set comprises:

12 table forks
12 tablespoons (8 x Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater)
12 dessert forks
12 dessert spoons
12 teaspoons
2 sauce ladles
1 basting spoon
1 butter spreader

Since antique knives rarely survive, this antique silver cutlery set is completed with 12 modern silver table knives and 12 modern silver dessert knives with round-end bead or pointed bead silver handles. They are fitted with stainless steel blades ensuring they are dishwasher safe.

This Victorian Bead pattern cutlery silver cutlery is not available to purchase online. Please get in touch if you would like more information or are interested to buy it.