Wallace Hotel Lux 77-Piece 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Silver, Service for 12 -

I'm always skeptical to buy silverware online. I like to go into the store and bend the fork tongs and spoons back to see if they will hold up to everyday use. These are great, though. The patterns are elegant. None of the forks have bent. The spoons hold up to the ice cream challenge. The serving set is an added bonus. And weight is just right. I was a little worried that they would be too large and heavy, but they feel like a quality set that is fine for everyday use.My only complaint is that they're the larger European size. The forks are REALLY big. One is long and thin and the other is short and wide. So there really isn't a difference between the two of them in terms of size. I think that I'm going to buy another set of smaller salad forks. There are enough patterns that I don't think that anyone would notice if you incorporated in a similar quality set. It's also always a problem when you lose a piece or need a serving utensil that is either discontinued or not carried by the line. These already have different patterns with each piece, so you could easily add or supplement similar tableware without anyone noticing that you were replacing or combining patterns. I like that in terms of longevity of the flatware.On the left of the photo there is a Continental silverware fork (courtesy of my mother-in-law, whose silverware is often used and broken by children). You can immediately see the difference in both the size and quality of the two forks on the right.

I was worried about ordering any utensils because my husband is very picky. However, these checked every box and I ordered them without him knowing. They are very nice quality, exceptional thickness, the balance is on par, and they are beautiful in person. Every time I have washed them in the dishwasher they come out looking brand new. I would definitely order these again.

i have lived in my home for about seven years now and i'm STILL building up a "grown up" collection. you know, real cotton sheets, real dishes, real drawers, real linens as opposed to the collegiate first-time-on-your-own-so-your-parents-took-you-to-ikea cheapo collection. i've been looking for something elegant and old fashioned but eclectic and most if not all silverware collections, new and old, have the same designs for all the pieces. i get it, its the "grown up" thing to want your silverware to match. whatever.so this was it. it is PERFECT. its old timey, its historic, its fancy and classy, but it has just a touch of eclectic chic that i can add in other pieces if i want or need to. the servingware is a really nice addition and honestly, i do love that it came with extra teaspoons (how did you know that i go through a ton of spoons!). everything feels heavy and solid. its all sized bigger than the old cheapo sad silverware which makes me feel like i'm at my rich family's house instead of an apartment. all in all, very nice so far!

I love this so much. It is beautiful, shiny and easy to handle. I highly recommend.

Be different and eclectic with the only flatware set available that has different patterns within the same set. These have beautifully detailed designs that have historical significance, as explained on the box, which makes them very special. They are substantially weighted and slightly oversized, so there is definitely a heightened aesthetic when you use them. I would suggest hand washing to keep them in pristine condition, although they are dishwasher safe. For formal or everyday use, they add extraordinary style to an ordinary table setting. It amazes me that something this unique is priced so well. I highly recommend this elegant and stylish set. CAVEAT: The set you receive should have “WALLACE 18/10” stamped on all flatware except on the knives. If your set has the “WALLACE CHINA” stamp, send it back. It is vastly inferior in weight and detailing as well as having hollow rounded handles on the knives. They look and feel cheap. So this review pertains ONLY to the “WALLACE 18/10” set without the “WALLACE CHINA” stamp. I purchased my set directly from Amazon and it’s the proper set. Adding to the experience, Amazon shipped the set quickly. It arrived packaged in a beautiful outer box with each utensil individually wrapped.

This is the third set of Wallace cutlery I've purchased in recent years. The individual pieces are a generous size, the traditional design is ideal for an attractive setting, it's good quality, and the serrated knives cut really well.My only criticism: I didn't really need 12 place settings with so many extra teaspoons and soup spoons I would have preferred 8 place settings with the usual hostess set (meat fork, pierced spoon, tablespoon and butter spreader)