Universal - Cutlery set for 12 (98) - Steel





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Vintage 12-Piece Cutlery Service in Alpacca "Universal Inossidabile" - 98 Complete Pieces
I am offering elegant vintage cutlery sets for 12 guests signed Universal Inossidabile, made in Alpacca (German silver / maillechort), dating to the mid-20th century (roughly the 1930s–1950s).
Ideal for: historic houses, charming Bed & Breakfasts, boutique hotels, agritourisms, photo shoots, collectors, or to enrich the table during important dinners and elegant events.
All cutlery types come in complete sets of 12 each (with 4 variants of spoons), plus 2 serving pieces, for a total of 98 loose pieces (WITHOUT ORIGINAL STORAGE CASE).
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS (MEASUREMENTS, WEIGHTS AND QUANTITIES)
Spoons (48 pieces total – 4 sets of 12):
- 12 Espresso coffee spoons: 12 cm (width 2.5 cm) - 21 g each
- 12 Tea/Dessert spoons: 14 cm (width 3 cm) - 32 g each
- 12 Fruit/Consommé spoons: 17 cm (width 3.5 cm) - 42 g each
- 12 Large dinner spoons: 20 cm (width 4.5 cm) - 68 g each
Forks (24 pieces total – 2 sets of 12):
- 12 Dessert/Fruit forks: 7 cm (width 2 cm) - 38 g each
- 12 Large dinner forks: 20 cm (width 2 cm) - 57 g each
Knives (24 pieces total – 2 sets of 12):
- 12 Fruit/Dessert knives: 22 cm (width 2 cm) - 71 g each
- 12 Large dinner knives: 24 cm (width 2 cm) - 101 g each
Serving/Trays (2 pieces):
- 1 Carving serving fork: 26 cm (width 3 cm) - 117 g
- 1 Large serving knife: 30 cm (width 3 cm) - 187 g
WEIGHT AND FEEL
- Total service weight: ~ 6.75 kg (about 6,750 g)
- The flatware is extremely sturdy, solid and substantial to the touch, a guarantee of high-quality construction from days gone by.
CONDITIONS AND CONDITION
The flatware shows no signs of wear, scratches, or dents and remains in good structural condition. Being made of Alpacca and not recently polished, it carries a natural patina of age, easy to remove with a standard metal-cleaning product to restore its original shine."
Vintage 12-Piece Cutlery Service in Alpacca "Universal Inossidabile" - 98 Complete Pieces
I am offering elegant vintage cutlery sets for 12 guests signed Universal Inossidabile, made in Alpacca (German silver / maillechort), dating to the mid-20th century (roughly the 1930s–1950s).
Ideal for: historic houses, charming Bed & Breakfasts, boutique hotels, agritourisms, photo shoots, collectors, or to enrich the table during important dinners and elegant events.
All cutlery types come in complete sets of 12 each (with 4 variants of spoons), plus 2 serving pieces, for a total of 98 loose pieces (WITHOUT ORIGINAL STORAGE CASE).
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS (MEASUREMENTS, WEIGHTS AND QUANTITIES)
Spoons (48 pieces total – 4 sets of 12):
- 12 Espresso coffee spoons: 12 cm (width 2.5 cm) - 21 g each
- 12 Tea/Dessert spoons: 14 cm (width 3 cm) - 32 g each
- 12 Fruit/Consommé spoons: 17 cm (width 3.5 cm) - 42 g each
- 12 Large dinner spoons: 20 cm (width 4.5 cm) - 68 g each
Forks (24 pieces total – 2 sets of 12):
- 12 Dessert/Fruit forks: 7 cm (width 2 cm) - 38 g each
- 12 Large dinner forks: 20 cm (width 2 cm) - 57 g each
Knives (24 pieces total – 2 sets of 12):
- 12 Fruit/Dessert knives: 22 cm (width 2 cm) - 71 g each
- 12 Large dinner knives: 24 cm (width 2 cm) - 101 g each
Serving/Trays (2 pieces):
- 1 Carving serving fork: 26 cm (width 3 cm) - 117 g
- 1 Large serving knife: 30 cm (width 3 cm) - 187 g
WEIGHT AND FEEL
- Total service weight: ~ 6.75 kg (about 6,750 g)
- The flatware is extremely sturdy, solid and substantial to the touch, a guarantee of high-quality construction from days gone by.
CONDITIONS AND CONDITION
The flatware shows no signs of wear, scratches, or dents and remains in good structural condition. Being made of Alpacca and not recently polished, it carries a natural patina of age, easy to remove with a standard metal-cleaning product to restore its original shine."

