'Bead" Silver Plated Cutlery has Arrived!

Add a touch of class to your table top with our new ‘Bead’ pattern silver plated cutlery set.

The Bead pattern was introduced in the late 1700’s by one of the few female silversmiths, Hester Bateman.

The name is derived from the beaded border decoration, said to be inspired by a string of pearls.

Silver plate cutlery has a unique radiance and sophistication. Over a period of time, silver plated cutlery will display the same aesthetically pleasing ‘patina’ characteristic of sterling silver cutlery.

We bring this silver plated cutlery direct from the leading Irish manufacturer Newbridge, a leading designer and producer of silverware since 1934.

The silver plating is known as EPNS, which stands for “Electro Plated Nickel Silver“. Despite its name, Nickel Silver contains no silver at all, but is an alloy of Nickel, Zinc & Copper. A layer of pure silver is deposited electrolytically on the base metal to give a silver finish.

Over a period of time, silver plated cutlery will display the same aesthetically pleasing ‘patina’ characteristic of sterling silver cutlery and will always enhance the dining experience.