Introduction: When it comes to dining experiences, the smallest details can make a significant impact. One such detail is the choice of cutlery. While stainless steel cutlery is commonly used, investing in sterling silver cutlery can elevate your dining experience to a whole new level. Sterling silver cutlery not only adds elegance and sophistication to your table setting but also offers several other compelling reasons to make it a worthwhile investment. In this blog, we will explore the top seven reasons to invest in sterling silver cutlery. Art Deco Sterling Silver cutlery, by Robbe & ..read more

Stainless Steel Steel is an alloy from iron and carbon, with a carbon content of 2.1% maximum possible. Stainless steel is a type of steel that is resistant to corrosion with the addition of alloying elements. Stainless steel is part of a family of about 200 alloys of steel that has high heat and corrosion resistance. The carbon percentage of stainless steel can range from 0.03% to 1.2%. A wide number of industries use different grades of stainless steel in manufacturing products. Therefore, its demand is increasing at 5% each year. Stainless steel is also 100% recyclable and made from scrap ..read more

If you want to create a beautiful dining table that will impress your loved ones, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of attractive cutlery designs from Sheffield. Cutlery manufacturing in Sheffield dates back to 1297. The city’s extensive history in silverware is a testament to the quality of its attractive pieces. With so many options to choose from, you might be unsure about the right option for your needs and taste. To make an informed choice, find out how to pick the right cutlery design. Baguette One design you shouldn’t overlook is Baguette stainless steel cutlery, which is a perfect ..read more

It’s important to share special moments – especially under lock-down! Setting the table properly adds a sense of occasion to any meal time. You may not be hosting many dinner parties at the moment, but for a celebratory meal, family lunch or an evening meal for two, here’s our guide to table-setting etiquette. HOW TO LAY YOUR TABLE Dinner Plates Dinner plates should sit in the centre of the place setting. Side Plates Side plates always go to the left of the dinner plate, with a butter knife sitting on top of the plate. Glassware Glassware should be set above and to the right of ..read more

These two terms are often taken to mean a catch-all for the same thing – i.e. knives, forks and spoons (etc.); and which word you use depends on which side of the Atlantic Ocean you reside. In the UK, we say “cutlery”; in the US they say “flatware”. The terms ‘cutlery’ and ‘flatware’ historically mean different things; as we explain… That’s not a knife…! The history of cutlery and flatware is one of change and development – constant evolution continues to the present day as changing eating habits and tastes are being interpreted serviced by cutlers and silversmiths. Cutlery consists primarily ..read more

At Lincoln House, we sell different sized cutlery sets, but the number of pieces included can be confusing. Here, we try to simplify the numbers. Most of our cutlery sets are made-up of 7-piece settings, comprising: table knife, table fork, dessert/side knife, dessert/side fork and dessert spoon, soup spoon and teaspoon. Number of people Determines Set Size The size of set can thus be determined by the number of place-settings you require. For 6 people – Choose a 42-piece Set For 8 people – Choose a 56-piece set For 12 people – Choose an 84-piece set Are serving spoons optional? Serving spoo ..read more

1. SILVER – THE PRECIOUS METAL Silver is an inherently beautiful metal for fashioning into tableware and cutlery and people with taste have always wished to possess it. However, its main use over three millennia has been as money, providing the basis for much of society’s economic activity. History points to the discovery of a vast deposit near Athens in 500BC, this was the foundation of the wealth and power of ancient Greece and similarly for the Romans who got most of their silver from Spain which was Europe’s main source until the 8th century Moorish invasions. The next major find was in th ..read more