Birks Regency Plate – Silver-plated cutlery set “Richmond” pattern – Canada – Mid-20th century Elegant silver-plated cutlery set by Birks Regency Plate, Canada’s most prestigious silversmith, in the “Richmond” pattern – a refined Rococo Revival design featuring shell and acanthus motifs inspired by 18th-century French silverware. Composition: 12 gumbo (round soup) spoons – 16.7 cm 8 butter knives – 17.5 cm 11 fish knives – 20.7 cm Total: 31 pieces Each piece hallmarked BIRKS REGENCY PLATE. High-quality silver-plated finish with elegant shine and fine detailing. About the silversmith – Birks Regency Plate Henry Birks & Sons Ltd., founded in 1879 in Montreal, Canada, became the country’s most prestigious jeweller and silversmith — often referred to as the Canadian equivalent of Tiffany & Co. The Birks Regency Plate line was introduced as their luxury silver-plated collection, produced between the 1930s and 1970s. Each piece was crafted with a heavy silver deposit, offering outstanding durability and a brilliance close to sterling silver. Birks designs such as Richmond, Louis XV, Primrose and Chantilly reflect the refinement of French and English 18th-century tableware. Sold through Birks’ elegant stores in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, these pieces became symbols of timeless North-American elegance and craftsmanship. Today, Birks Regency Plate remains highly regarded among collectors for its exceptional quality, refined detailing, and enduring shine. Condition: Excellent vintage condition – bright polish, sporadic signs of use, no silver loss. As new!! Please examine the photos carefully; they form part of the description. Period: circa 1950–1970 Origin: Canada Material: Silver-plated metal Style: Rococo Revival – Richmond pattern Catawiki smart shipping services Secure packaging, tracked and insured shipment.