Rare English Gilt Sterling Flatware Set for 12 + Serving Pieces “Chased & Pierced Vine” Pattern – 79 Pieces Total – CJ Vander (Silversmith)

A very rare gilt sterling set in the Chased & Pierced Vine Pattern.  English hallmarked and Made by C.J. Vander (silversmith) and dated 1957.

Chased & Pierced Vine has earned recognition as one of the finest silver cutlery patterns globally. It is expertly crafted in Sheffield, England, a city with a rich history of producing premium cutlery dating back to the 1200s.

Every piece is hand-forged and then meticulously pierced and chased by skilled craftsmen, showcasing an intricate design of entwined grapes and vines. This remarkable silverware has a substantial weight, symbolizing ultimate elegance for your dining experience. Originally created by the esteemed Victorian silversmith Francis Higgins for the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Chased & Pierced Vine pattern carries a legacy of craftsmanship.

Unlike machine-made alternatives, each piece is shaped by hand, a detailed and intricate process that demands the precision of a jeweler. The creation of one set takes between 12 to 14 weeks due to the complexity and time-intensive nature of the work.

A new set for 12 today which would have to be custom ordered would cost upwards of 60,000 UK pounds.

Set consists of:
12 Dinner Forks
12 Knives
12 Round Soup Spoons
12 Pastry Forks
12 Teaspoon
12 demi-tasse spoon
Serving pieces:  Fish Servers (2), Salad Servers (2), Meat Fork, Pickle Fork, Sauce Ladle.

79 Pieces total.