Italian Alessi Silver Plated Rectangular Bread Basket – In Original Box Cutlery used in Sheffield

used in Sheffield

This item is a complete set of 6 identical silver plated cake / pastry forks all manufactured in Sheffield with a standard handle design

Width: 15 cm

The saucer and tea cup are magnificently decorated in the rare derby posies pattern which displays a multi-colour variety of floral bouquets against a white background with gold trim

Spout to handle: 9 cm

Italian Alessi Silver Plated Rectangular Bread Basket – In Original Box Cutlery used in SheffieldAlessi was founded in 1921 by Giovanni Alessi who was born in Italy and raised in Switzerland. A few years after World War 1, Alessi started with producing a wide range of tableware items in nickel, chromium and silver plated brass. The company began when Carlo Alessi (born 1916), the son of Giovanni, was named chief designer. Between 1935 and 1945 he developed most of the products Alessi released. This item is a beautiful baroque style silver plated