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3-CHARACTER CUTLERY ABBREVIATIONS
Example
KNF_TBL = Knife, table
Update
14 AUG 2024
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A
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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BA
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BE
ASK
Berndorf RONDO - Austria - 5 x FRK_TBL - 205 mm
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BH
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BL
ASK
BLENHEIM - SHEFFIELD - have several, including 2 or 3 KNF_TEA, vintage
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BO
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BU
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03 AUG 2024
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C
Go2
Go2
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Update
03 AUG 2024
Go2
Go2
ASK
DJ SABENA - 1 x butter knife
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Update
03 AUG 2024
F
Go2
ASK
F.B. Rogers (USA) - JARDINE - 1 x FRK_SLD - 160 mm
Go2
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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G
Go2
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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H
ASK
HERDMAR - PORTUGAL - have 1 x KNF
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03 AUG 2024
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J
Go2
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Update
03 AUG 2024
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K
ASK
Kay Bojesson - 1 x Grand Prix Spork 155 mm
ASK
Keltum, Holland - 1 x SPN_DES
of UNKNOWN Pattern KEU2 on REPLACEMENTS.COM
of UNKNOWN Pattern KEU2 on REPLACEMENTS.COM
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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M
Go2
ASK
MARKE TISCHFIEN - we have 1 x KNF
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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N
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03 AUG 2024
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O
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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P
Go2
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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R
ASK
RANELLA - we have a few of this EMPIRE cutlery - very SOLID
Go2
ASK
RICHMOND - we have a set of this JAPANESE cutlery - very solid 18/8
Go2
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Update
03 AUG 2024
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SA
Go2
Go2
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SC
ASK
SCHULTE-UFER - have KNF x 1
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SH
Go2
Teaspoons, mixed stainless steel, 20p, 50p, £1 each, & HIRE
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03 AUG 2024
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V
Go2
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03 AUG 2024
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W
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Why CZ4M likes cutlery
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Update
03 AUG 2024
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CUTLERY ABBREVIATIONS
Why?
3-character abbreviations save lots of time,
when writing code for webpages,
and they make Stock Number Tables look neater
Feedback
If you can see ways to improve these abbreviations,
feel free to let us know
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
KNF_BTR
Butter
KNF_CHE
Cheese
KNF_DES
Dessert
KNF_FSH
Fish
Knife
KNF_FRU
Fruit
KNF_GFR
Grapefruit
KNF_SLD
Salad
KNF_STK
Steak
KNF_TBL
Table
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
FRK_BTR
Butter Fork
FRK_CFD
Seafood Fork
FRK_DES
Dessert Fork
FRK_FSH
Fish Fork
Fork
FRK_LOB
Lobster Fork
FRK_PAS
Pastry Fork
FRK_SLD
Salad Fork
FRK_SRV
Serving Fork
FRK_TBL
Table Fork
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
SPN_COF
Coffee Spoon
SPN_DES
Dessert Spoon
SPN_FRK
Fork Spoon - Spork
SPN_FRU
Fruit Spoon
SPN_GFR
Grapefruit Spoon
Spoon
SPN_JAM
Jam Spoon
SPN_SUP
Soup Spoon
SPN_SUN
Sundae Spoon
SPN_SRV
Serving Spoon
SPN_TBL
Spoon, table - AMBIGUOUS - change to SPN_SRV
SPN_TEA
Tea Spoon
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
LDL_1WA
Ladle, 1-way
Ladle
LDL_2WA
Ladle, 2-way
Clarify
Some ladles have no spout(lip?), some one, some both sides.
An IMG would help!
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
Cake Slicer
CAK_SLI
Cake slicer - PIE_LIF is better?
Pie-Lifter
PIE_LIF
Pie lifter - Interchangeable with CAK-SLI ( phase out )?
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COOPER BROTHERS - SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
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COOPER BROTHERS - HADLEIGH - 18/10
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
1
KNF_TBL
218 mm
POA
£2
7
KNF_DES
198 mm
POA
£2
SWAPS
All our COOPER BROTHERS HADLEIGH = available for GOOD SWAPS.
Quality
We rate COOPER BROTHERS HADLEIGH as high quality 18/10 Sheffield cutlery
Design
simple, traditional, great!.
Rarity
Found 8 in 10 years ( in a sensible deal ).
Mark
Check!
SWAPS
We would like swap-in some of these knives for our luxury cutlery hire.
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CHILDREN'S CUTLERY
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ASK
We have a small box of children's cutlery,
ranging from standard cheap'n'cheerful to 18/10 luxury,
from basic to cute and attractive.
ranging from standard cheap'n'cheerful to 18/10 luxury,
from basic to cute and attractive.
You want?
Ask!
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DAVID MELLOR + HARRIS MILLER - THRIFT
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DAVID MELLOR - HARRIS MILLER - THRIFT
Design
David Mellor THRIFT = household market ( designer's brand ).
Harris Miller THRIFT = for government ( bulk market ).
Harris Miller THRIFT = for government ( bulk market ).
Update
06 NOV 2020
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
1
KNF_TBL
192 mm
£3.99 - David Mellor
£1.50
7
KNF_TBL
192 mm
£2.99 - HM&Co
£1.50
1
SPN_SRV
193 mm
£2.99 - HM&Co
£1.50
2
SPN_DES
180 mm
£2.99 - HM&Co
£1.50
2
SPN_TEA
131 mm
£2.99 - HM&Co
£1.50
1
SPN_TEA
134 mm
£2.99 - Hiram Wild NHS
£1
SWAP
All our DAVID MELLOR THRIFT = available for GOOD SWAPS.
Quality
We rate DAVID MELLOR THRIFT as high medium quality Sheffield cutlery
Design
A simple, modern-traditional design that stands the test of time - popular.
Designed by David Mellor for government under the Harris Miller & Co brand,
it was also sold with a better finish under David Mellor.
Designed by David Mellor for government under the Harris Miller & Co brand,
it was also sold with a better finish under David Mellor.
Rarity
DM - harder to find.
Rarity
HM - reasonably easy to find.
Mark - DM
Check!
Mark - HM
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ELKINGTON CUTLERY
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Made in large quantities by many makers - a Parish Pattern
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ENGLISH BEAD
SWAPS
All our ENGLISH BEAD = available for SWAPS.
Quality
We rate ENGLISH BEAD as
ranging from budget quality cutlery, through medium, to some high quality cutlery.
ranging from budget quality cutlery, through medium, to some high quality cutlery.
Design
Traditional -
the bead edging pattern was added to the basic Old English shape
by the famous mid-18th century London silversmith, Hester Bateman,
and represents the pearls
which were all the rage at the French court of Louis IV at Versailles,
and has been popular ever since.
the bead edging pattern was added to the basic Old English shape
by the famous mid-18th century London silversmith, Hester Bateman,
and represents the pearls
which were all the rage at the French court of Louis IV at Versailles,
and has been popular ever since.
Rarity
Up to medium quality - you can extend your set as you wish.
High, and very high quality, is harder to find,
but with patience you can build a fine set -
if you feel the weight, detail, and balance worth paying for.
High, and very high quality, is harder to find,
but with patience you can build a fine set -
if you feel the weight, detail, and balance worth paying for.
Mark
Many makers, many marks - we can advise.
Advise us
You may simply half a dozen teaspoons to replace lost ones,
or want 100 place settings for a wedding,
and be happy with not precisely matching items
( REMEMBER we HIRE low, medium, and high quality cutlery),
or you may collect a specific set by one maker,
and want the marks to match -
let us know!
or want 100 place settings for a wedding,
and be happy with not precisely matching items
( REMEMBER we HIRE low, medium, and high quality cutlery),
or you may collect a specific set by one maker,
and want the marks to match -
let us know!
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FEATHER-EDGED CUTLERY
Note
There are many variations on a general theme.
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
3
SPN_TEA
135 mm
£1.99
£1
SWAPS
All our FEATHER-EDGED_CUTLERY = available for SWAPS.
Quality
These FEATHER-EDGED SPOONS
are medium quality traditional cutlery, with very fine detail - rather nice.
are medium quality traditional cutlery, with very fine detail - rather nice.
Bowl
35 mm wide bowl - large teaspoon or small fruit spoon - take your pick!
Rarity
Seems fairly rare.
Note
We have various Feather-Edge items - let us know what you want - IMG helps.
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FLORAL PATTERN CUTLERY
: buy 1 or lots - or SWAP
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FORKS, PASTRY
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FORKS, PASTRY
SWAPS
All our FORKS, PASTRY = available for SWAPS.
Quality
We rate FORKS, PASTRY as
ranging from budget quality to high-end luxury quality cutlery.
ranging from budget quality to high-end luxury quality cutlery.
Design
Let us know what you collect.
Rarity
Some are reasonably common - others are rare.
Hire
We hire out whatever you need in the way of vintage cutlery
to people who take care of things.
to people who take care of things.
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FORKS - WOODEN HANDLES
: from cheap to luxury - £1 to £2 each
: buy 1 or a set - or SWAP