These are wonderful, precious pieces of cutlery. They are fruit & dessert knives & forks with lovely "bb" monograms and mother-of-pearl handles. This is a set for two people. They are silver-plated items from the Alan & Darwin company, which had its headquarters in London and a factory in Sheffield. The knives have ornate carvings, and the blades have serrated edges. This kind of craftsmanship is very rare. The oval joints have crests, and the backs have floral designs. They are likely items from a noble household. The genuine mother-of-pearl is beautiful and unblemished, and the mother-of-pearl sections have a gorgeous calligraphic "B" monogram. The presence of this "B" indicates that they were custom-made items. Because they were ordered by wealthy individuals who could afford custom orders, they are all the more superior. The blades are stamped with a registration number and other Sheffield markings. Even if the initials weren't "B," they are still exquisite pieces that you'd want to use. I even thought, "Balenciaga, Burberry, Bottega something or other..." There are enough for six people, but I'm listing a set for two.