Rare Vintage Flatware Mixed Lot 43 Pc – Spoons Forks Tongs Utensils Set Ornate - Cutlery set (43) - Silverplated, Steel

Large Vintage Flatware & Utensil Collection – 30-Piece Mixed Lot – Japan, Germany, Italy – Mid-Century Baroque to Modernist Styles

This beautifully curated 30-piece vintage flatware and serving utensil collection spans several decades and design eras, primarily from the 1950s to the 1980s. The lot includes a diverse array of forks, spoons, ladles, pie/cake servers, and serving tongs—originating from Japan, Germany, and Italy—with each piece telling a story through its craftsmanship, pattern, and purpose.


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Highlights of the Collection:

Japanese Stainless Steel Flatware (1950s–1970s):
Featuring minimalist mid-century motifs, embossed scrolls, stylized birds, teapots, wheat sheaves, and floral baroque revival patterns. Many stamped "Stainless Steel Japan" or "25 Years Guaranteed."

Ornate Rococo & Baroque-Style Pieces:
Includes floral salad forks, dessert spoons, and a set of ornate serving ladles and pie servers with raised roses, scrolls, and cutout detailing—ideal for vintage tea parties or display.

German-Made Mid-Century Utility Flatware:
Arotan Rostfrei spoon and fork set with minimalist linear handle engravings, marked “P.C.L.”—possibly from hospitality or institutional settings.

Italian Silver-Plated Ornate Pastry Tongs (Marked "EP ZINC ITALY"):
Scissor-style with baroque scrollwork and flat gripping ends—perfect for serving cakes or canapés.

Branded Serving Pieces:

F.B. Rogers Italy salad serving set with hammered spoon bowl and modernist lines.

YAX Japan pie server with pierced blade and grapevine handle motif.


Unique Designs:
Several rare patterns such as checkered handles, flame-pierced blades, stylized bird and floral engravings, and scroll-tipped minimalist handles complete the lot’s artistic range.

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Condition & Measurements:

All items are in good vintage condition, with some signs of surface wear, patina, light scuffs, and aging consistent with decades of use and history. These characteristics enhance their charm and display value. The detailing remains clear and well-defined. With a proper polishing or professional cleaning, the original luster can be restored, making this set both functional and visually striking once again; see detailed images for measurements, hallmarks, and decorative motifs.

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Included:

12 teaspoons

6 forks (various sizes and patterns)

2 ornate baroque dessert forks

4 large serving pieces (ladles, salad servers, ornate spoons)

3 pie/cake servers

2 decorative baroque-style spoons

1 vintage silver-plated Italian pastry tong

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A True Collector's Ensemble: Ideal for vintage kitchen collectors, mid-century design lovers, baroque flatware enthusiasts, or retro table setting stylists. A versatile lot ready for display, entertaining, or upcycled home décor use.