Exquisite 1957 International Silver Silverplate — Complete Set for 8 — Vintage Floral Silverware Set (44 items)

🌸 Vintage “Exquisite” silverplate flatware set for 8 – International Silver, 1957

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A beautiful complete vintage silverplate flatware service for 8 in the wonderfully elegant Exquisite pattern, introduced in 1957 by International Silver.

True to its name, Exquisite features graceful flowing lines accented with a delicate raised floral motif along the handles. The softly sculpted design has just enough ornamentation to make a table feel special while remaining refined enough for everyday dining. It is a lovely example of late-1950s American silverware design, blending mid-century proportions with romantic botanical detailing.

The polished silverplate has a wonderful reflective finish, and the dimensional floral decoration catches the light beautifully. An especially attractive pattern for anyone who loves vintage entertaining, traditional interiors, grandmillennial styling, or an elegantly collected table.

✨ Pattern: Exquisite
✨ Maker: International Silver
✨ Year introduced: 1957
✨ Material: Silverplate
✨ Service: Set for 8 persons
✨ Style: Floral / botanical, elegant mid-century traditional

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🍴 Set includes

A coordinated service for 8 persons, with dinner and dining flatware together with serving pieces as shown in the photographs.

The set includes the principal pieces needed for a beautifully appointed table, including:

Set includes — 44 items total

* 8 Dinner Knives
* 8 Dinner Forks
* 8 Salad / Dessert Forks
* 8 Soup Spoons
* 8 Dessert Spoons

Coordinating serving utensils

* 1 Serving Spoon
* 1 Serving Fork
* 1 Master Butter Knife
* 1 Sugar Spoon

Total: 44 items

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the complete assortment included with this particular set.

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🌿 The pattern

Exquisite has a particularly graceful silhouette. Each handle is decorated with a sweeping botanical design culminating in a small raised flower, creating an almost Art Nouveau-inspired movement without becoming overly ornate.

The elongated lines are especially flattering on a formal place setting and coordinate beautifully with both antique and contemporary china.

Perfect paired with:

🌸 Floral porcelain
💙 Blue & white transferware
🤍 Classic white china
🥂 Crystal stemware
🕯️ Silver candlesticks and serving pieces
🌿 Grandmillennial and traditional table settings

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⚠️ Condition

Beautiful vintage condition with a lovely polished appearance.

There may be minor age-appropriate surface marks or light signs of previous use, as expected with vintage silverplate dating from the 1950s. Overall, the set presents exceptionally well and retains an elegant, bright silver finish.

Please enlarge and review the photographs for additional condition details.

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🏡 Styling ideas

This set would be beautiful for holiday dinners, Sunday lunches, weddings, anniversaries, afternoon entertaining, or simply bringing the pleasure of real vintage silverware to an everyday table.

When not in use, the individual pieces also look wonderful incorporated into a traditional china cabinet, silver collection, or vintage dining-room display.

Unlike modern mass-produced flatware, vintage silverplate offers wonderful weight, craftsmanship, pattern detail, and the charm of pieces designed to be kept and enjoyed for generations.

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📦 Shipping

Your vintage flatware will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged to ensure safe arrival. RimantiqueShop takes particular care when packing vintage and antique pieces for shipment.

Combined shipping may be available when purchasing multiple items from the shop.

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♻️ A note about vintage

Vintage pieces have lived a life before reaching us, and minor variations, patina, surface marks, or other signs of age are part of their history and character. We do our best to photograph and describe each item accurately so you know exactly what you are purchasing.

Please review all photographs carefully before ordering.

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