Cutlery; Spain, mid-20th century.

Cutlery; Spain, mid-20th century.
925 silver.
Features hallmarks.
Measurements: 32 x 9 cm (serving spoon); 9 x 2 cm (mocha spoon).
Weight: 8.064 g (without knives): 10,720 g (total weight).
A set of Spanish silverware crafted from 925 sterling silver, comprising a comprehensive service. The considerable number of pieces in the set allows one to appreciate not only the material value of the silver but also the concept of cutlery as an essential element within the domestic and social culture of mid-20th-century Spain.
It consists of 15 dinner forks, 16 dinner spoons, 16 dinner knives, 16 fish servers, 16 fish forks, 16 tea forks, 16 tea spoons, 16 tea knives, 16 dessert forks, 16 dessert spoons, 16 dessert knives, 15 mocha spoons, 10 serving pieces, and one spoon from another set. This collection provides a particularly comprehensive picture of the requirements for a large dining table.
The set reflects an era when silver tableware played a prominent role in the household trousseaus of affluent families. The use of silver was not limited to mere ornamentation: its presence at the table was also an expression of tradition, permanence, and refinement, and large cutlery sets could be passed down through generations as part of the family’s heritage.