There’s cutlery and then there’s William Turner Cutlery The English Place Setting Composition of complete sets PIECES in the set4460628488124 Table Knives 68681212 Dessert Knives 68681212 Consisting of 7 pieces Table Forks 68681212 Table Knife, Table Fork, Soup Spoon, Dessert Forks 68681212 Dessert Knife, Dessert Fork, Dessert Spoon, Teaspoon Dessert Spoons68681212 Soup Spoons 68681212 Table Spoons 242444 The American Place Setting Tea Spoons 68681212 Coffee Spoons 6 8 12 Fish Eater Forks 6 8 12 Fish Eater Blades 6 8 12 Consisting of 5 pieces Table Knife, Table Fork, Dessert Spoon, Salad Fork , Teaspoon - American Size. The English Place Setting A standard place setting is known as a Seven-Piece set which comprises one each of the following: Table Knife, The European Place Setting Table Fork, Dessert Knife, Dessert Fork, Dessert Spoon, Soup Spoon and Teaspoon. A variation is the ten-piece setting which as well as the English place setting (Illustrated top left) includes the addition of a Coffee Spoon, Fish Knife and Fish Fork. Consisting of 6 pieces When selecting full sets of cutlery it is usual practice to include an appropriate number of Serving (Table) Spoons. Table Knife, Table Fork, Table Spoon, Of course one may purchase any number of place settings Dessert Spoon, Dessert Fork, Teaspoon or individual items at one’s discretion 1887 - a significant year In 1887 the country celebrated Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee - 50 years as Queen - one in four of the worlds population was a subject of the queen. William Gladstone was a prominent politician when William Turner started a business in Sheffield smelting and refining gold and silver. The company quickly expanded into rolling other metals and manufacturing cutlery. The majority of the company’s early production was to supply to other Cutlers for finishing and sale under their own name. In essence William Turner was the “cutler’s cutler”. In the early 1930’s the company designed two of the classic Sheffield patterns, Jesmond and Harley, which are still copied worldwide to this day. William Turner’s tradition as a Master Cutler lives on and the company continues to produce the highest quality Sheffield cutlery in Hallmarked sterling silver, silver plate and 18/10 stainless steel. Each and every piece is individually guaranteed for the lifetime of the puchaser and all the patterns featured in this brochure are timeless, possessing elegance and quality that will never date. By choosing william Turner cutlery you are choosing Sheffield’s best and making an investment that will not only provide you with a lifetime of pleasure but will serve generations to come. Remember, there’s cutlery and then there’s William Turner cutlery. PISTOL RATTAIL A very close relative to Rattail with the added flourish of pistol knife handles that give this pattern a tactile feel as well as an unusual and stylish look. 3 Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. RATTAIL The earliest English pattern originating around 1700. Developed from the traditional hand forging with the central rib (rat-tail) providing extra rigidity to the handle. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 4 FRENCH LEAF An outstanding and elegant design enhanced with subtle beading and delicate decoration. French Leaf will grace any dining occasion. Ashbourne Collection - available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 5 BEAD An 18th century French design which has re-emerged in popularity in recent years. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 6 GRECIAN An art deco design reflecting classical Greek architecture but actually designed only in 1920. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 7 DUBARRY A design from the start of the 19th century believed to be inspired by the work of Thomas Chippendale. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 8 RIBBON & BOW The delicate detail of this pattern has been appreciated by discerning diners for more than two centuries. Understated elegance that will grace any table. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 9 JESMOND Named after the birthplace of William Turner this art deco creation was designed in 1930 by Herbert Pulling of William Turner & Co. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 10 OLD ENGLISH FIDDLE A pattern that has been in use in England from around 1739, but has origins dating back to the Roman Empire. An elegant time traveller that will really never date. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 11 OLD ENGLISH Originally dating from 1750, this classic yet simple design has stood the test of time and to this day remains very popular and shines within a traditional or more modern table setting. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 12 PLAIN FIDDLE Designed in the early 1700’s. Derived from hand forgings. Named after a fiddle shape. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 13 ST. JAMES Originally from the Walker & Hall Company and designed in the early 1920’s for the Cunard Steamship Company. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate. 14 15 HARLEY Designed in 1930 by William Buterill of William Turner & Co. The most well known of the company’s designs and copied worldwide. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 16 PATTERNS OLD ENGLISH RATTAIL BAGUETTE SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS ALBANY LOUIS XV QUEENS RIBBON & BOW JESMOND SP, 18/10 SS SP, 18/10 SS HMS, SP SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS GRECIAN YORK CHESTER FILET DUBARRY HAR SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS SP SP SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 17 Hallmarked Sterling Silver (HMS), Silver Pl PATTERNS PLAIN FIDDLE CONTINENTAL PISTOL RATTAIL SP, 18/10 SS, HMS THREAD SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS LA REGENCE FIDDLE THREAD FEATHEREDGE FRENCH LEAF KINGS HMS, SP & SHELL SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS RLEY CORINTHIAN LUDLOW ST JAMES OLD ENGLISH FIDDLE BEAD SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS HMS, SP HMS, SP SP, 18/10 SS, HMS SP, 18/10 SS, HMS ate (SP), 18/10 Stainless Steel (18/10 SS) 18 KINGS The most popular of English patterns. It dates from around 1820 and was heavily influenced by the decor and ornamentation of the period. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 19 FIDDLE THREAD AND SHELL Originally dating from the early part of the 19th century, the distinctive shell motif features at the base of each handle and is beautifully mirrored on the reverse. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 20 LA REGENCE A French design from the period of Napoleon II with very distinctive rich ornamentation. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate. 21 LOUIS XV This pattern totally reflects the period of Napoleon II. The rich and distinctive design conjures the image of an elegant and opulent French court occasion. Ashbourne Collection - available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 22 CONTINENTAL THREAD The sheer simplicity of Continental Thread makes a classical design statement. A pattern that reflects pure quality. Ashbourne Collection - available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 23 FEATHER EDGE Another 18th century English pattern whose origins are uncertain. Based on an earlier old English pattern and formerly engraved by hand. Available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 24 BAGUETTE A design with French influence. The understated pattern will blend well with any setting, traditional or modern. Asbourne Collection - available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. CHESTER Commissioned by the 2nd Duke of Westminster. It carries the name that is so closely linked with that family. A simple and graceful design. Available in Silver Plate. 25 FILET A close relative of Fiddle & Thread. However, its attractive added detail gives the design a very different and distinctive personality. Available in Silver Plate. YORK Classically simple yet superbly elegant. York captures the very essence of the cutler’s art. Whether your taste is traditional or modern, this pattern is comfortable in any setting. Available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 26 CORINTHIAN A pattern that embodies classical lines yet its origins are obscure and lost in time. Similar patterns exist under a variety of names, but Corinthian has a style all of its own. (Heavier and Larger as compared to Ludlow). Ashbourne Collection - available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. LUDLOW A classic design with obscure origins. This design is manufactured under different names by a number of cutlery producers. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Silver Plate. 27 QUEENS The rich and ornate pattern was designed for Queen Charlotte, the wife of Charles III. The deeply etched shell is enhanced with a honeysuckle motif that gloriously reflects its place in history. Available in Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Silver Plate. ALBANY Albany personifies elegance. The graceful contours of this unusual pattern will be equally at home in a formal or informal setting. Available in Silver Plate and 18/10 Stainless Steel. 28 ANCILLARY AND SERVING PIECES AVAILABLE IN 1 5 1 Salad server spoon (plain bowl)