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WE USE STANDARD 3-CHARACTER CUTLERY ABBREVIATIONS
Example
KNF_TBL = Knife, table
Update
22 APR 2023
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CUTLERY COLLECTOR STT MNU
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A
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
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Update
22 APR 2023
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BA
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BE
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BH
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BL
Note
BLENHEIM - SHEFFIELD - have 2 or 3 KNF_TEA, vintage
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BO
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C
Go2
Go2
Go2
Go2
Note
DJ SABENA - 1 x butter knife
F
Go2
Go2
Go2
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G
Go2
Go2
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H
Note
HERDMAR - PORTUGAL - have 1 x KNF
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J
Go2
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K
Note
Kay Bojesson - 1 x Grand Prix Spork 155 mm - ask.
Go2
Go2
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M
Go2
Note
MARKE TISCHFIEN - we have 1 x KNF
Go2
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P
Go2
Go2
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R
Note
RANELLA - we have a few of this EMPIRE cutlery - very solid
Go2
Note
RICHMOND - we have a set of this JAPANESE cutlery - very solid 18/8
Go2
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SA
Go2
Go2
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SC
Note
SCHULTE-UFER - have KNF x 1
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SE
Go2
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SH
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U
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Y
Go2
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Why CZ4M likes cutlery
IMG
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CUTLERY ABBREVIATIONS
Why?
3-character abbreviations save us a great deal of time,
when we write the code for these webpages.
when we write the code for these webpages.
Feedback
If you can see ways to improve these abbreviations,
feel free to let us know.
feel free to let us know.
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
KNF_BTR
Knife, butter
KNF_CHE
Knife, cheese
KNF_DES
Knife, dessert
Knife
KNF_FSH
Knife, fish
KNF_FRU
Knife, fruit
KNF_GFR
Knife, grapefruit
KNF_SLD
Knife, salad
KNF_STK
Knife, steak
KNF_TBL
Knife, table
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
FRK_DES
Fork, dessert
FRK_FSH
Fork, fish
Fork
FRK_BTR
Fork, pastry
FRK_SLD
Fork, salad
FRK_SRV
Fork, serving
FRK_TBL
Fork, table
Type
Abbreviation
In full - Alphabetical Order
SPN_COF
Spoon, coffee
SPN_DES
Spoon, dessert
Spoon
SPN_FRK
Spork
SPN_FRU
Spoon, fruit
SPN_GFR
Spoon, grapefruit
SPN_JAM
Spoon, jam
SPN_SUN
Spoon, sundae
SPN_SUP
Spoon, soup
SPN_SUN
Spoon, sundae
SPN_SRV
Spoon, serving - better than Spoon, table?
SPN_TBL
Spoon, table - change to Spoon, serving? Interchangeable?
SPN_TEA
Spoon, tea
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!
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 )?
Feedback
How can we improve this?
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COOPER BROTHERS - SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
IMG
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COOPER BROTHERS - HADLEIGH - 18/10
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
1
KNF_TBL
218 mm
£6.99
£5
7
KNF_TBL
198 mm
£6.99
£4
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
IMG
Note
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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DENBY BAROQUE
IMG
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DENBY BAROQUE
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
6
KNF_TBL
224 mm
£7.99
£4
?
KNF_DES
2? mm
£7.99 - Some, not listed?
£4
6
FRK_TBL
208 mm
£7.99
£4
2
FRK_DES
184 mm
£7.99
£4
1
FRK_SRV
217 mm
£11.99
£7
2
SPN_SRV
217 mm
£11.99
£7
3
SPN_DES
184 mm
£7.99
£4
0 ??
SPN_TEA
1? mm
£7.99
£4
SWAPS
All our DENBY BAROQUE = available for good quality SWAPS.
Quality
We rate DENBY BAROQUE as
high medium quality cutlery from a quality brand for a niche market.
high medium quality cutlery from a quality brand for a niche market.
Design
modern, with a hint of traditional.
Rarity
Seems fairly rare.
Mark
Check!
Note
Check! - I thought we had some KNF_DES and SPN_TEA, but may be wrong.
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DENBY TOUCHSTONE ARABESQUE
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DENBY TOUCHSTONE ARABESQUE
IMG
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DENBY TOUCHSTONE ARABESQUE
Note
Complete boxed place setting.
Number
Type
Length
Price
Swap
1
KNF_TBL
22? mm
£7.99
£4
1
KNF_DES
2? mm
£7.99
£4
1
FRK_TBL
20? mm
£7.99
£4
1
FRK_DES
1? mm
£7.99
£4
1
SPN_DES
1? mm
£7.99
£4
SWAPS
All our DENBY TOUCHSTONE ARABESQUE = available for good quality SWAPS.
Quality
We rate DENBY TOUCHSTONE ARABESQUE as
high medium quality cutlery from a quality brand for a niche market.
high medium quality cutlery from a quality brand for a niche market.
Design
modern, with a hint of traditional.
Rarity
Seems fairly rare.
Mark
Check!
Note
Boxed set in good condition - should go as one lot?
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ELKINGTON CUTLERY
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Made in large quantities by many makers - a Parish Pattern
IMG
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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