A magnificent, heavy vintage flatware service crafted in Italy in the timeless, ornate "Kings / Shell" empire pattern. Made of a heavy, durable base metal alloy and heavily finished with a premium layer of genuine silver plating.Knife Blades: The knife blades are explicitly engraved "Super Inox" alongside a distinct bull's head logo, verifying they are made of premium, highly durable stainless steel.Handles & Hallmarks: The handles of the forks, spoons, and serving pieces feature the classic 20th-century Italian silversmith mark stamped "ARG 800", indicating a thick Argentato (silver-plated) finish using 800-grade silver.Condition: Very good vintage condition. The pieces show a natural dark silver patina/tarnish due to age, which can be easily polished away with standard silver cleaner to bring back their brilliant, mirror-like shine.Packaging: Comes complete inside its original vintage presentation case. Perfect for elegant hosting, holiday dinners, or vintage collectors.
