This pattern is reminiscent of the lavish furniture, tapestry, and silverware designs that followed upon the return of French King Francis I from Italy.
This pattern is now considered "Made To Order". If an item is in stock, we'll ship it right away. If it's not in stock, the item can take up to 18 months to be delivered, and may require a 25% deposit.
HH stands for "Hollow Handle", which means that the item has been made with a hollow sterling silver handle, and a stainless steel utensil has been inserted into it. Generally, the dinner knife handle is used for serving pieces, and a smaller version is used for the Butter Knife and Butter Spreader.