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Vintage German Silverplate Flatware Set 43 Pc FBC Rostfrei 90 Silver Spoon Ladle
ITEM OVERVIEW
Up for sale is a vintage 43-piece German silver-plated flatware set featuring a traditional fluted shell/scroll accent design. The stainless steel knife blades are marked with the FBC diamond emblem and stamped ROSTFREI (German for stainless steel). The handle bases feature standard German electroplating hallmarks, stamped with the diamond logo and 90 silverplate classification markings.
This cohesive partial service set includes a rich variety of versatile serving pieces along with place setting utensils.
INCLUDED PIECES (43 TOTAL)
Serving & Specialty Utensils (7 Pieces):
* 1 Large Deep Soup Ladle
* 1 Gravy / Sauce Ladle
* 1 Round Serving Spoon
* 1 Large Serving Spoon
* 1 Pie / Cake Server
* 1 Shell-Shaped Spoon
* 1 Master Butter Knife
Place Setting Utensils (36 Pieces):
* 7 Dinner Knives
* 8 Dinner Forks
* 8 Salad / Pastry Forks
* 6 Dinner Spoons
* 8 Dessert / Coffee / Teaspoons
CONDITION & VISUAL ASSESSMENT
* Pre-Owned / Vintage Condition: All pieces show light to moderate signs of normal age, storage, and handling.
* Tarnish & Patina: Moderate to heavy surface oxidation and rainbow tarnish are present across several pieces (notably on the large ladles and spoon handles). The set has been left unpolished to preserve its vintage patina; it should polish up beautifully with standard silver polish.
* Surface Wear: Light surface scuffs, micro-scratches, and minor faint scratches consistent with estate silverplate. No severe bending, major dents, or deep gouges observed.
* Blades: Stainless steel knife blades show minimal age wear with no severe pitting or rust spots.
FUNCTIONALITY & SPECIFICATIONS
* Maker Markings: FBC diamond logo on blades; "ROSTFREI" stainless steel; "90" stamped silver-plating mark on handles.
* Era: Vintage mid-century (c. 1950s–1970s, West Germany).
* Care Instructions: Hand washing and gentle hand polishing recommended to maintain silver plating.
