Superb large 118-piece Noritake Rosetta stainless steel cutlery service, made in Japan.

A wonderfully comprehensive vintage table service in the discontinued Rosetta pattern, featuring an elegant raised rose design to the handles.

The set is predominantly arranged as a 12-place service, including separate starter, fish and main course cutlery, soup spoons and dessert cutlery, together with teaspoons and serving spoons.

Set comprises:

12 × Main/Dinner Knives

12 × Main/Dinner Forks

12 × Fish Knives

12 × Fish Forks

12 × Starter Knives

12 × Starter Forks

12 × Soup Spoons

11 × Dessert Forks

11 × Dessert Spoons

8 × Teaspoons

4 × Serving Spoons

118 pieces in total.

Please note that the dessert course comprises 11 forks and 11 spoons rather than 12 of each.

Marked Noritake Rosetta 18-8 Stainless Japan.

A particularly attractive pattern with sculptural rose decoration and a combination of satin-finished handles and polished eating surfaces.

This is a substantial service suitable for a large dining table, special occasions or entertaining, while also being practical enough for everyday use. It would also make an excellent set for anyone wishing to add to an existing Noritake Rosetta service.

Condition

Good vintage pre-owned condition overall.

The pieces show normal signs of previous use and storage, including surface scratches, light marks and occasional small spots consistent with used stainless steel cutlery.

No attempt has been made to describe the set as unused or pristine. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.