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The CuTlery,

CabineT & Table


Carrs of Sheffield (Manufacturing) Ltd
Troy House, Holbrook Avenue,
Sheffield S20 3FH, England
ColleCTion
T: +44 (0)114 251 0610
F: +44 (0)114 251 0875

E: info@carrs-silver.co.uk
www.carrs-silver.co.uk
In the last quarter of the 20th century when the
tabletop industry in Europe was in serious decline,
a young Sheffield man called Ron Carr built a
manufacturing silverware business from scratch
to become the largest in the UK.
From a rented workshop at £2 per week, to a purpose built state of the art
factory of nearly 100,000 sq ft, plus satellite units and a number of local
sub-contractors spells a mammoth task of dedication to making a top class
product for a worldwide audience.

The Carrs range embraces the Woodworking and cutlery Carrs export to over 60 countries,
most comprehensive variety of manufacturing divisions, together representing 50% of its turnover.
silverware manufactured in the with the first in-house hallmarking This achievement was recognised
UK, backed up by a young operation, provided by the when Carrs received The Queens
design team that ensures that Sheffield Assay Office, complete Award for Export Achievement.
the company stays in the this unique self-contained The company has also won
forefront of world style and manufacturing facility. Retail Jewellers Brand Object
fashion, whilst still reflecting of the Year, more than once.
The recent acquisition by Carrs
the best of British tradition. A prestigious concession in the
of the largest cutlery blanks
Silver Room in Harrods heads up
One of the keys to success manufacturing organisation in
the 2500 plus UK outlets, offering
has been that of self-sufficiency, the UK, has now given the
everything from a tooth fairy to a
so much so that silver is melted, company access to probably
top of the range hand made table
cast and rolled at one end of the the most comprehensive range
containing the most elaborate
factory and emerges at the other of cutlery patterns to be found
range of sterling silver cutlery that
as a finished product. anywhere in Europe.
you could imagine.
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Metals Contents
Sterling Silver EPNS - Electro Plated Nickel Silver PATTERNS cutlery dimensions 22 & 23 cabinet & table specifications 31
Sterling silver has a minimum of 925 parts purity out of 1000, the EPNS cutlery features a coating of pure silver which is deposited by the OLD ENGLISH 4
remaining parts being copper, which improves the malleability of the process of electrolysis, onto a brass alloy of copper, zinc and nickel,
BAGuette 5 cabinets THE manufacturing
silver. The marks denote that each piece has been independently traditionally known as ‘nickel silver’. Carrs cutlery is silver plated to a
process of Cutlery 32
tested by one of the four official assay offices in the UK and that it generous thickness of 20 microns, which under normal domestic use plain fiddle 6 hallam 24
conforms to the legal standards of the fineness or purity. The symbols and following some simple ‘care of cutlery’ guidelines, carries a 50 year
rattail 7 chelsea 24
for sterling silver are: manufacturers guarantee.
PRODUCT care 33
harley 8 knightsbridge 25
Over a period of time, silver plated cutlery will also display the same
Sponsor’s or manufacturer’s mark aesthetically pleasing patina characteristic of sterling silver cutlery. grecian city 26
Fineness mark – 925/1000 parts pure silver english thread 10 centurion 27
18/10 Stainless Steel
The Yorkshire Rose – The official symbol of the english reed & ribBon 11 St james 27
Sheffield Assay Office Stainless steel cutlery is strong, highly resistant to staining, scratching
and abrasion. It is the overwhelming choice for most food preparation bead 12
The lion passant – Traditional symbol of 92.5% and serving applications. The 18/10 refers to the 18% chrome and
quality sterling silver dubArry 13 tables
10% nickel content of the stainless steel alloy, which gives it all of these
Year letter – Confirming the year in which the piece qualities, including its bright, silvery sheen. empire 14 westminster 28
was hallmarked feather edge 15 windsor 29
Knife Blades
jesmond 16 georgian 30
Traditionally, sterling silver is the finest material for cutlery, guaranteed All knife blades are made from high quality stainless steel, providing a
to last a lifetime. Carrs cutlery is beautifully crafted and finished to the strong, flexible and long lasting cutting edge. victorian bead 17
highest quality, using traditional hand polishing methods. Sterling silver la regence 18
cutlery is designed to be used. It possesses inert properties that make
it practical and aesthetic qualities that make it the most desirable of kings 19
table top accessories. With regular use silver cutlery displays a most queens 20
attractive ‘patina’, which is an optical effect, created by the multitude of
very fine scratches that develop during normal use. gold embellishment 21
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OLD ENGLISH BAGuette


Originating in the 1760’s in the reign of George III, its appeal lies A classic French interpretation of the ribbed feature of Rattail.
in its simplicity, graceful line and simple decorative pip. It forms It was created in 1929 and accentuates the strength of the
the basis for many more decorative versions. Continental shape.

Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel. Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.
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plain fiddle rattail


The original Fiddle design appeared in the 1780’s and its name The oldest of the English designs dating from the early 1600’s with
is derived from the handle being shaped like a violin body. It was the distinctive ‘tail’ on the backs of the spoon bowls and forks. This
often used as a basic shape for more decorative styles such as feature developed in an age when craftsmen made spoons in two
Fiddle Thread and Shell. The pattern is echoed in the pip on the pieces joining the bowl and handle together, by means of soldering
reverse of the handle. using a tapered tail as additional strength to the joint. This design
also features a prominent rib down the front of the handle.
Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.
Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.
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harley grecian
Designed in the mid 1930’s by W. Butterall and influenced A simple classical style with bevelled edge and angled corners.
by the softer lines of the earlier Grecian pattern. Designed in Sheffield in 1929 and with Art Deco influence.

Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel. Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.
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english english reed


thread & ribBon
A timeless classic Art Nouveau shape of fine proportions A bold Continental shape with a double thread border
with a simple thread giving a pleasing plain design. with crosses and ribbon added at the head.

Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel. Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.
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bead dubArry
Hester Bateman, a leading English lady silversmith, designed A twentieth century design mimicking the Baroque curves
this pattern using a simple beaded border on the Old English of the famous furniture maker Chippendale.
shape, in a Neo-classical style. The bead originated from the
popularity of bead jewellery during this time. Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.

Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.


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feather
empire edge
An Old English outline with double reed and crosses decoration Another decoration on the Old English pattern, originally added by hand
and a flame at the head, in celebration of the British Empire. engraving with the engraver using a technique known as ‘feathering’,
with the obvious resemblance to a feather. From the Hanoverian period.
Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.
Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.
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victorian
jesmond bead
Designed by W. Pulling and W. Turner in 1925 with a single line An attractive decoration of a pear drop, ribbon and husks
border and simple scroll at the handle tip. originally hand engraved on a traditional Bead pattern.
Based on a design by a famous London silversmith in
Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS. the late 18th Century.

Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.


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la regence kings
This design was introduced in France during the time of Featuring the honeysuckle flowers and shell motif this was
Napoleon II. The flowing leaf pattern, shell and scroll edging designed at the same time as Queens by the brothers
are typical of the designs from this period and the flared John and Henry Lias.
handles on the spoon and fork reflect the Continental
patterns of the 19th Century. Available in Sterling Silver, EPNS and Stainless Steel.

Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.


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gold
queens embellishment
Like the pack of cards the Queens design is a more elaborate Any ornate cutlery pattern can be decorated with fine gold
version of Kings with more foliate scrolls and flowers. Credited to create a truly unique and bespoke dinner service.
to the silversmithing brothers, John and Henry Lias in the
1830’s when George IV was on the throne.

Available in Sterling Silver and EPNS.


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cutlery dimensions
133/4" 113/4" 93/4" 77∕8" 57∕8" 4" 2" 0 133/4" 113/4" 93/4" 77∕8" 57∕8" 4" 2" 0 133/4" 113/4" 93/4" 77∕8" 57∕8" 4" 2" 0 133/4" 113/4" 93/4" 77∕8" 57∕8" 4" 2" 0
35cm 30cm 25cm 20cm 15cm 10cm 5cm 0 35cm 30cm 25cm 20cm 15cm 10cm 5cm 0 35cm 30cm 25cm 20cm 15cm 10cm 5cm 0 35cm 30cm 25cm 20cm 15cm 10cm 5cm 0

Table Knife 01 Coffee Spoon 11 Steak Knife 21 6" Tea Spoon 36

Sugar Shell Spoon 38


Butter Spreader 12 Bride’s Knife 22
Dessert Knife 02

Fruit/Child’s Fork 13
Table Fork 03 Butter Knife 23 Large Serving Spoon 47

Dessert Fork 04 Pastry Fork 14


Sauce Ladle 24
Large Serving Fork 48

Fish Fork 05 Tea/Child’s Knife 15


Soup Ladle 25

Fish Blade 06 Carving Knife 16


Cranberry Spoon (Embossed) 30

Carving Fork 17
Table Spoon (Serving) 07
STANDARD COMPOSITION OF PLACE SETTINGS
Fruit Serving Spoon (Plain) 33 FOR 6 TO 12 PEOPLE
Individual pieces 44 60 62 84 88 124
01 Table Knife 6 8 6 8 12 12
Dessert Spoon 08 Carving Steel 18 03 Table Fork 6 8 6 8 12 12
02 Dessert Knife 6 8 6 8 12 12

7 PIECE
04 Dessert Fork 6 8 6 8 12 12

10 PIECE
Salad Serving Spoon (Plain) 33 09 Soup Spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
08 Dessert Spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
Soup Spoon 09 Cheese Knife 19
10 Tea Spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
06 Fish Blade 6 8 12
05 Fish Fork 6 8 12
11 Coffee Spoon 6 8 12
Cake/Pie Server 20 Salad Serving Claw (Plain) 35 07 Table Spoon (Serving) 2 4 2 4 4 4
Tea Spoon 10
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Cabinets
luxury Range

knightsbridge
Standard Range

designed to hold 157 pieces of cutlery, mahogany

hallaM finish and hand lined in cotton velvet. individually


racked with two drawers and locking feature.
Cabinet size: 50 x 40 x 27cm (19¾" x 15¾" x 10½")
designed to hold up to 124 pieces of Boxed size: 58 x 49 x 35cm (22¾" x 19¼" x 13¾")
cutlery, mahogany finish and hand lined Packed shipping weight: 9.5kg (excluding cutlery)
in cotton velvet.
THE KnigHTSBRidgE CABinET
Cabinet size: 48 x 33 x 11cm (19" x 13" x 4½") Pieces in set 157
Boxed size: 57 x 43 x 18cm (22½" x 17" x 7") Table knife 12
Packed shipping weight: 4.5kg (excluding cutlery) Dessert knife 12

Chelsea Table fork


Dessert fork
Fish fork
12
12
12
Fish blade 12
designed to hold up to 124 pieces of cutlery, Table spoon (serving) 4
mahogany finish and hand lined in cotton velvet. Dessert spoon 12
Soup spoon 12
individually racked with a removable tray. Tea spoon 12
Cabinet size: 49 x 33 x 17cm (19¼" x 13" x 6¾") Coffee spoon 12
Boxed size: 58 x 41 x 22cm (22¾" x 16¼" x 8¾") Butter spreader 2
Packed shipping weight: 7.5kg (excluding cutlery) Pastry fork 12
Tea/child’s knife 12
THE HAllAm & CHElSEA CABinETS Carving knife 1
Pieces in set 44 60 62 84 88 124 Carving fork 1
Table knife 6 8 6 8 12 12 Carving steel 1
Dessert knife 6 8 6 8 12 12 Cheese knife 1
Table fork 6 8 6 8 12 12 Pie server 1
Dessert fork 6 8 6 8 12 12 Sauce ladle 1
Fish fork 6 8 12 Soup ladle 1
Fish blade 6 8 12
Table spoon (serving) 2 4 2 4 4 4
Dessert spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
Soup spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
Tea spoon 6 8 6 8 12 12
Coffee spoon 6 8 12
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luxury Range Prestige Range

CenTurion
designed to hold 100 pieces of cutlery.
individually racked with a single drawer and
locking feature, hand lined in cotton velvet.
Cabinet size: 53 x 42 x 24cm (20¾" x 16½" x 9½")
Boxed size: 64 x 54 x 40cm (25¼" x 21¼" x 15¾")
Packed shipping weight: 18kg (excluding cutlery)

CiTy
designed to hold 50, 67 and 96 pieces of
THE CEnTURiOn & ST. JAmES CABinETS

Pieces in set
Table knife
Centurion
100
12
St James
150
12
sT jaMes
cutlery/table accessories, oak finish and Dessert knife 12 12 designed to hold 150 pieces (148 pieces of
hand lined in cotton velvet. individually Table fork 12 12
cutlery and two table accessories). individually
Dessert fork 12 12
racked with a removable tray. racked with two drawers and locking feature,
Fish fork 12
Cabinet size: 50 x 32 x 16cm (19¾" x 12½" x 6¼") Fish blade 12 hand lined in cotton velvet.
Boxed size: 58 x 41 x 22cm (22¾" x 16¼" x 8¾") Table spoon (serving) 4 4
Packed shipping weight: 7.6kg (excluding cutlery) Dessert spoon 12 12 Cabinet size: 54 x 44 x 32cm (21¼" x 17¼" x 12½")
Soup spoon 12 12 Boxed size: 64 x 55 x 47cm (25¼" x 21¾" x 18½")
THE CiTY CABinETS Tea spoon 12 12 Packed shipping weight: 20kg (excluding cutlery)
Pieces in set 50 67 96 Coffee spoon 12
Table knife 6 8 12 Butter spreader 12
Dessert knife 6 8 12 Carving knife 1 1
Table fork 6 8 12 Carving fork 1 1
Dessert fork 6 8 12 Carving steel 1 1
Table spoon (serving) 4 4 4 Cheese knife 1 1
Dessert spoon 6 8 12 Pie server 1 1
Soup spoon 6 8 12 Bride’s knife 1
Tea spoon 6 8 12 Butter knife 2 2
Cheese knife 1 1 1 Sauce ladle 1 1
Pie server 1 1 1 Soup ladle 1
Butter knife 1 1 Cranberry spoon (embossed) 2
Sauce ladle 1 1 1 Fruit serving spoon (plain) 1 1
Cranberry spoon (embossed) 1 2 2 Salad serving spoon (plain) 1
5" Bottle coaster 1 2 Salad serving claw (plain) 1
5" Bottle coaster 2
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Tables winDsor
Prestige Range

designed to hold 197 pieces of cutlery. individually racked with


Prestige Range three drawers and locking feature, hand lined in cotton velvet.
Table size: 88 x 57 x 86cm (34¾" x 22½" x 33¾")
Boxed size: 99 x 68 x 102cm (39" x 26¾" x 40¼")
Packed shipping weight: 70kg (excluding cutlery)

wesTMinsTer
designed to hold 132 pieces (130 pieces
of cutlery and two table accessories).
individually racked with four drawers and THE WindSOR TABlE
Pieces in set 197
hand lined in cotton velvet. Table knife 12
Table size: 59 x 41 x 86cm (23¼" x 16¼" x 33¾") Dessert knife 12
Boxed size: 71 x 56 x 102cm (28" x 22" x 40¼") Table fork 12
Packed shipping weight: 70kg (excluding cutlery) Dessert fork 12
Fish fork 12
Fish blade 12
Table spoon (serving) 4
Dessert spoon 12
Soup spoon 12
THE WESTminSTER TABlE Tea spoon 12
Pieces in set 132
Coffee spoon 12
Table knife 12
Butter spreader 6
Dessert knife 12
Fruit/child’s fork 12
Table fork 12
Pastry fork 12
Dessert fork 12
Tea/child’s knife 12
Fish fork 12
Carving knife 1
Fish blade 12
Carving fork 1
Table spoon (serving) 4
Carving steel 1
Dessert spoon 12
Cheese knife 2
Soup spoon 12
Pie server 1
Tea spoon 12
Bride’s knife 1
Coffee spoon 12
Sauce ladle 2
Cheese knife 1
Soup ladle 1
Pie server 1
Trifle serving spoon (embossed) 1
Sauce ladle 1
Cranberry spoon (embossed) 2
Soup ladle 1
Salad serving spoon (plain) 2
Salad serving spoon (plain) 1
Salad serving claw (plain) 2
Salad serving claw (plain) 1
6" Tea spoon 12
5" Bottle coaster 2
Sugar shell spoon 2
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CabineT & Table


Prestige Range Prestige Range

GeorGian speCifiCaTions
designed to hold 185 pieces (165 pieces
of cutlery and twenty table accessories).
individually racked with three drawers and
locking feature, hand lined in cotton velvet. The Carrs Prestige range of beautifully hand-made cutlery cabinets and tables
Table size: 97 x 59 x 86cm (38¼" x 23¼" x 33¾")
are available in a number of bespoke finishes and veneers.
Boxed size: 109 x 75 x 105cm (43" x 29½" x 41¼")
Packed shipping weight: 70kg (excluding cutlery)

wooD finishes
THE gEORgiAn TABlE
Pieces in set 185
Table knife 12
Dessert knife 12
Table fork 12
Dessert fork 12
Fish fork 12
Fish blade 12
Table spoon (serving) 4 Ash mahogany Walnut Piano Black
Dessert spoon 12
Soup spoon 12

veneers
Tea spoon 12
Coffee spoon 12
Pastry fork 12
Tea/child’s knife 12
Carving knife 1
Carving fork 1
Carving steel 1
Cheese knife 2
Pie server 1
Bride’s knife 1
Butter knife 2
Sauce ladle 1
Soup ladle 1 Burr Walnut
Burr Ash Curl mahogany
Fruit serving spoon (plain) 2
Salad serving spoon (plain) 1
Salad serving claw (plain) 1
Sugar shell spoon 2
5" Bottle coaster 4
Condiment set 4
(salt & pepper mill)
Napkin rings 12
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The ManufaCTurinG proDuCT


proCess of CuTlery Care

SPOOnS And FORKS HOllOW HAndlE KnivES TAKing CARE OF YOUR CUTlERY diSHWASHERS
Spoons and forks are stamped out from rolled sheet whether the Knives with separate handles have as many as 60 processes in To help preserve the condition of your cutlery we recommend you • Always follow the dishwasher manufacturer’s instructions.
material be stainless steel, nickel or sterling silver. The outline blanks manufacturing the complete article. The blade is hot forged from bar follow these simple guidelines when washing and storing your cutlery.
• Put knives with their blades facing down in a separate compartment
are pressed out two at a time leaving a webbing which is recycled. and the bolster is formed under a hammer between dies and the blade
• For normal hygiene reasons the cutlery should be washed to the spoons and forks.
in the case of spoons the bowl area is rolled twice to provide enough is rolled to correct thickness. Both ends are then clipped to form the
before use.
material to stamp and form a pleasant usable thickness. The handle final shape. The handles like the spoon and fork are stamped from • Avoid using the rinse and hold cycle.
design is then stamped in between a top and bottom die. in the case rolled sheet but from a thinner gauge. The pattern is pressed into a • Do not leave the cutlery to soak or store in damp conditions.
• As soon as the cleaning cycle is complete, remove cutlery and dry
of spoons, the bowls are stamped and clipped whereas the forks are single half and after clipping the waste away, they are joined together
• Rinse or wash immediately after use. with a soft cloth.
pierced once for nickel and silver and twice for stainless steel to form in a furnace.
the prongs. • Do not leave cutlery for any length of time with food on it. • Do not mix sterling silver, silver plated and stainless steel items in
The blade and the handle continue to be processed separately
Prolonged contact with certain foods such as salt, eggs, the same cycle.
All items are then edged and the prongs are shaped prior to polishing. as the blade has each cutting surface individually ground and the
acid fruits and vinegars can cause stains and marks to occur.
Sterling silver cutlery has special attention during all processes but bolster and back ground before rumbling, grazing and polishing.
These should be promptly removed. Silver is a soft material and scratches more easily than stainless
particularly in polishing. Stainless steel is simply polished then cleaned The handle is pressure tested, edged, glazed and polished and like
steel. Over a period of time the tiny scratches build up to produce
and inspected whereas nickel goes on to be silver plated before final spoons, and forks if nickel is silver plated. The handle and blade • Never use abrasive polishes.
an attractive patina, this is a natural occurrence characteristic
finishes and inspection. Thickness of plate is variable dependant on are joined together with a cement that is inert and enables our knives
• Store in a canteen or cutlery roll. of fine silver.
the amount of time the article is submersed in the plating vat. to withstand any weight or twist tests that comply with all international
standards including iSO 9002.
HAnd-WASHing Please note that Carrs knives are very sharp, exercise caution
The blades are etched with the appropriate brand name when handling.
• Use a domestic liquid detergent and warm water, dry thoroughly with
and whetted as part of their final processes before cleaning,
a soft cloth.
nspecting and wrapping.

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