David Mellor Design Pride Silver Plate

David Mellor's now classic Pride Silver Plate cutlery was designed in 1953 when Mellor was still a student at the Royal College of Art, London. and has been in continuous production ever since.  The simple elegance of Pride encapsulates the modern ethos if the Festival of Britain on the South Bank.  Included in the first Design Centre Awards in 1957, Pride is on display in numerous museums worldwide as a prime example of 20th-century modernist design. Please note: Pride Silver Plate cutlery is special order; please allow three to four weeks for delivery, This design is still unrivaled in its beauty and simplicity of form. the gently tapered hollow knife handles, delicate curves and refined proportions give Pride its exceptional beauty and understated elegance. The flawless mirror polish finish of Pride creates a supremely elegant table setting, leading it to be used in many prestige restaurants and hotels all over the world. Pride's knives are offered in either all stainless steel, black or ivory acetal resin handles with metal blades. Knife blades are made from high carbon stainless steel for a superior cutting edge.  Material: silver plate, acetal resin (with knife handles). Dishwasher safe but hand wash recommended.  Imported and hand crafted in Sheffield, England. David Mellor Pride Silver Plate is available in the following sets:  6-Piece Cutlery Place Setting: 1 table knife; 1 dessert knife; 1 table fork; 1 dessert fork; 1 soup spoon; and 1 dessert spoon. Please note: special order item; allow three to four weeks for delivery. 44-piece Cutlery Canteen Set: 6 table knives; 6 dessert knives; 6 table forks; 6 dessert forks; 6 soup spoons; 6 dessert spoons; 6 tea spoons; 2 serving spoons; includes either a handmade black stained oak canteen chest or a handmade walnut canteen chest. Please note: special order item; allow three to four weeks for delivery. 58-piece Cutlery Canteen Set: 8 table knives; 8 dessert knives; 8 table forks; 8 dessert forks; 8 soup spoons; 8 dessert spoons; 8 tea spoons; 2 serving spoons; includes either a handmade black stained oak canteen chest or a handmade walnut canteen chest. Please note: special order item; allow three to four weeks for delivery. 88-piece Cutlery Canteen Set: 12 table knives; 12 dessert knives; 12 table forks; 12 dessert forks; 12 soup spoons; 12 dessert spoons; 12 tea spoons; 4 serving spoons; includes either a handmade black stained oak canteen chest or a handmade walnut canteen chest. Please note: special order item; allow three to four weeks for delivery. David Mellor Cutlery Canteens are handmade in black stained oak or walnut with chrome plated hinges and discreetly marked with the David Mellor logo. Each canteen has a specially shaped insert to hold specific designs of David Mellor cutlery. Canteen box can hold six, eight or 12 place settings. Knife tray required for eight or 12 place settings. Pride Carving Set is available under Pride Stainless Steel.