About this pattern

Alt-Faden 60 Micron Silver cutlery

Alt-Faden is the classic Fiddle Thread design: originating in the 17th century, it gained a delicate thread border and a shell motif in the 18th century. Handmade in Germany by Robbe & Berking, founded in Flensburg in 1874, Alt-Faden is finished with a massive 60-micron layer of pure silver.

Every piece is dishwasher safe, and availability is guaranteed until at least 2040. Engraving and personalisation are available. Choose a complete set or individual pieces.

The Alt-Faden collection in 60-micron silver plate spans everything from the place setting to specialist serving pieces. Choose a complete set for six, eight or twelve, or build your service piece by piece.

Finished with a massive 60-micron layer of pure silver, it offers exceptional durability, and is handmade in Germany by Robbe & Berking. All pieces are dishwasher safe. Availability of the pattern is guaranteed until at least 2040. Engraving and personalisation are available.

Features of the Robbe & Berking Silver Plate Collection

  • 60 microns of silver plate
  • About 3x thicker than standard British plate
  • Dishwasher safe — luxury made practical
  • A credible alternative to sterling silver
  • Traditional and contemporary designs
  • Held in stock in Germany — fast delivery
60-micron silver

60-micron silver

Around three times thicker than standard British silver plate, for exceptional durability.

Alternative to sterling

Alternative to sterling

Much of the presence and elegance of sterling silver at a more accessible price.

Ready to ship

Ready to ship

Held in stock in Germany, so delivery is quicker than expected for luxury silverware.

Robbe & Berking
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Robbe & Berking

About the brand

Founded in Flensburg, Germany in 1874 by Nicolaus Christoph Robbe, Robbe & Berking is now led by the fifth generation of the family — Europe's foremost manufacturer of silver cutlery.

Many pieces are still handmade by master silversmiths. Its 60-micron silver plate is around three times thicker than conventional plate, and knife blades use an exclusive molybdenum-vanadium steel.

From the Art Deco collection of 1929 to today's barware and Barbecue Collection, its 22 sterling silver designs are promised to remain available until at least 2040.

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