Old Thread (Alt-Faden) Vermeil Flatware Collection

Old Thread (Alt-Faden) Vermeil Flatware Collection

Robbe & Berking

A signature Robbe & Berking sterling silver flatware design, the inspiration for Old Thread (Alt-Faden) originated in Augsburg in the 1760’s. Crafted using fine sterling silver, the Old Thread sterling flatware crafted by Robbe & Berking today preserves the heritage of the popular silverware form while adding a uniquely Robbe & Berking touch—this variation of the classic sterling pattern features a scallop shape, which repeats on both the back and end of the individual piece. Handcrafted in Germany, engraving is available, on request.

Product Features

  • Made in Germany
  • Sterling Silver (925/1000 silver)
  • 23.3K gold plating over sterling silver
  • Hand wash

What is in a Set?

Four-Piece Place Setting:

  • (1) Menu Fork
  • (1) Menu Knife (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Menu Spoon
  • (1) Coffee Spoon

Five-Piece Place Setting: 

  • (1) Menu Fork
  • (1) Menu Knife (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Dessert Fork
  • (1) Dessert Spoon
  • (1) Coffee Spoon

Nine-Piece Serving Set: 

  • (2) Large Meat Forks
  • (1) Vegetable Server
  • (1) Vegetable Fork
  • (1) Large Serving Spoon
  • (1) Sauce Ladle
  • (1) Tart Server
  • (1) Sugar Spoon
  • (1) Cream Spoon

24-Piece Set: 

  • (6) Menu Forks
  • (6) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (6) Menu Spoons
  • (6) Coffee Spoons

30-Piece Set: 

  • (6) Menu Forks
  • (6) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (6) Menu Spoons
  • (6) Coffee Spoons
  • (6) Cake Forks

39-Piece Set: 

  • (6) Menu Forks
  • (6) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (6) Menu Spoons
  • (6) Coffee Spoons
  • (6) Cake Forks
  • (2) Large Meat Forks
  • (1) Vegetable Server
  • (1) Vegetable Fork
  • (1) Large Serving Spoon
  • (1) Sauce Ladle
  • (1) Tart Server
  • (1) Sugar Spoon
  • (1) Cream Spoon

69-Piece Set:

  • (12) Menu Forks
  • (12) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (12) Menu Spoons
  • (12) Coffee Spoons
  • (12) Cake Forks
  • (2) Large Meat Forks
  • (1) Vegetable Server
  • (1) Vegetable Fork
  • (1) Large Serving Spoon
  • (1) Sauce Ladle
  • (1) Tart Server
  • (1) Sugar Spoon
  • (1) Cream Spoon

133-Piece Set:

  • (12) Menu Forks
  • (12) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (12) Menu Spoons
  • (12) Dessert Forks
  • (12) Dessert Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (12) Dessert Spoons
  • (12) Coffee Spoon (Large)
  • (12) Cake Forks
  • (12) Fish Forks
  • (12) Fish Knives
  • (2) Meat Forks (Large)
  • (1) Cream Spoon
  • (1) Salad Serving Spoon (Large)
  • (1) Salad Serving Fork (Large)
  • (1) Vegetable Serving Fork
  • (1) Vegetable Serving Spoon
  • (1) Sauce Ladle
  • (1) Soup Ladle
  • (1) Tart Server
  • (1) Butter Knife (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Cheese Knife (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Sugar Spoon

185-Piece Set: 

  • (12) Menu Forks
  • (12) Menu Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (12) Menu Spoons
  • (12) Dessert Forks
  • (12) Dessert Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (12) Dessert Spoons
  • (12) Coffee Spoon (Large)
  • (12) Demitasse Spoons
  • (12) Cake Forks
  • (12) Ice Cream Spoons
  • (12) Fish Forks
  • (12) Fish Knives
  • (12) Soup/Broth Spoons
  • (4) Meat Forks (Large)
  • (2) Salad Serving Spoons (Large)
  • (2) Salad Serving Forks (Large)
  • (1) Fish Serving Fork
  • (1) Fish Serving Knife
  • (2) Vegetable Serving Forks
  • (2) Vegetable Serving Spoons
  • (2) Sauce Ladles
  • (1) Soup Ladle
  • (2) Tart Servers
  • (2) Tart Knives
  • (2) Butter Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (2) Cheese Knives (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Carving Fork (Hollow Handle)
  • (1) Carving Knife (Hollow Handle)
  • (2) Sugar Tongs

Engraving

Engraving available on request for an additional fee.

Hollow Handle Pieces

Hollow handle is a term used to describe a standard method of flatware construction. These pieces have a sterling silver handle with an interior portion where a shafted piece is cemented secure — most knives and some large serving pieces use this construction method. Typically, the upper portion of the piece is made using 18/10 stainless steel or hardened steel if it is a knife blade.

Selling Vintage Silver

We ONLY sell new, factory-direct flatware. We do not purchase, sell, appraise, or restore vintage pieces. We cannot buy from you or advise on the sale of a vintage set.

We can help you identify pieces if you are planning to purchase items to complete an existing set or replace missing or damaged pieces.

If you are looking to sell we recommend* the following:

  • Replacements Ltd.
  • Antique Cupboard

*We have no affiliation with these companies and make no guarantees about the services rendered by them.

Shipping & Returns

The following terms apply to the purchase of Old Thread (Alt-Faden) Vermeil Flatware Collection when purchased at full-price:

  • Usually Ships in:
  • Returnable within:
  • Credit Type:
  • Applicable Restocking Fee:

*Return shipping fees paid by Customer (if returnable)

Shipping Policy Summary:

Free (2-6 day) ground shipping to the United States over $150. Flat Rate Shipping: $7.95 under $150 to the USA, $55 to Canada (DDP), and $75 to all other locations (DAP). For International shipments only: DDP (Delivery Duties Paid; no additional taxes should be due on delivery) and DAP (Delivery at Place; additional taxes, duties, and fees may be due subject to local laws). We cannot determine in advance duties for countries we ship to on a DAP basis. DDP to Canada is for orders with a pre-tax & shipping total of $400 USD.

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Return/Exchange Policy Summary:

Clothing & Accessories:  salable, unused merchandise accepted within 30 days with original tags attached and packaging. Some brands and materials excluded.

Home & Tabletop: most items are considered special order and cannot be returned.

Personalized Items: personalized, custom, engraved, and embroidered items cannot be returned.

Sale Items: salable, unused merchandise accepted within 15 days with original tags attached and packaging.

Discontinued/Closeout Items: accepted for Store Credit only within five days of Delivery.

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Variant Variant total Quantity Price Variant total
Four-Piece Place SettingGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,04,1
Four-Piece Place SettingGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,04,1
$1,955.00/ea
$0.00
$1,955.00/ea $0.00
Five-Piece Place SettingGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,05,2
Five-Piece Place SettingGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,05,2
$2,384.00/ea
$0.00
$2,384.00/ea $0.00
Nine-Piece Serving SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,09,1
Nine-Piece Serving SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,09,1
$7,491.00/ea
$0.00
$7,491.00/ea $0.00
24-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,24,1
24-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,24,1
$10,920.00/ea
$0.00
$10,920.00/ea $0.00
30-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,30,1
30-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,30,1
$13,026.00/ea
$0.00
$13,026.00/ea $0.00
39-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,39,1
39-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,39,1
$20,517.00/ea
$0.00
$20,517.00/ea $0.00
69-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,69,1
69-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,69,1
$33,543.00/ea
$0.00
$33,543.00/ea $0.00
Menu ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543005
Menu ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543005
$540.00/ea
$0.00
$540.00/ea $0.00
Menu Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543006
Menu Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543006
$498.00/ea
$0.00
$498.00/ea $0.00
Menu SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543004
Menu SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543004
$578.00/ea
$0.00
$578.00/ea $0.00
Dessert Fork/Salad ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543008
Dessert Fork/Salad ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543008
$490.00/ea
$0.00
$490.00/ea $0.00
Dessert Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543009
Dessert Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543009
$461.00/ea
$0.00
$461.00/ea $0.00
Dessert SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543007
Dessert SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543007
$517.00/ea
$0.00
$517.00/ea $0.00
Coffee Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543020
Coffee Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543020
$339.00/ea
$0.00
$339.00/ea $0.00
Coffee SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543021
Coffee SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543021
$304.00/ea
$0.00
$304.00/ea $0.00
Demitasse SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543023
Demitasse SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543023
$230.00/ea
$0.00
$230.00/ea $0.00
Cake ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543027
Cake ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543027
$351.00/ea
$0.00
$351.00/ea $0.00
Cake/Fruit Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543068
Cake/Fruit Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543068
$392.00/ea
$0.00
$392.00/ea $0.00
Oyster ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543028
Oyster ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543028
$458.00/ea
$0.00
$458.00/ea $0.00
Butter Spreader (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543083
Butter Spreader (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543083
$412.00/ea
$0.00
$412.00/ea $0.00
Ice Cream SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543026
Ice Cream SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543026
$339.00/ea
$0.00
$339.00/ea $0.00
Fish ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543011
Fish ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543011
$564.00/ea
$0.00
$564.00/ea $0.00
Fish KnifeGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543010
Fish KnifeGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543010
$570.00/ea
$0.00
$570.00/ea $0.00
Gourmet SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543097
Gourmet SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543097
$591.00/ea
$0.00
$591.00/ea $0.00
Lobster ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543029
Lobster ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543029
$511.00/ea
$0.00
$511.00/ea $0.00
Steak Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543084
Steak Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543084
$518.00/ea
$0.00
$518.00/ea $0.00
Soup/Broth SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543025
Soup/Broth SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543025
$500.00/ea
$0.00
$500.00/ea $0.00
Butter Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543091
Butter Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543091
$451.00/ea
$0.00
$451.00/ea $0.00
Cheese Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543092
Cheese Knife (Hollow Handle, Steel Blade)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543092
$451.00/ea
$0.00
$451.00/ea $0.00
Fish Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543046
Fish Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543046
$1,203.00/ea
$0.00
$1,203.00/ea $0.00
Fish Serving KnifeGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543045
Fish Serving KnifeGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543045
$1,203.00/ea
$0.00
$1,203.00/ea $0.00
Meat Serving Fork (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543031
Meat Serving Fork (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543031
$501.00/ea
$0.00
$501.00/ea $0.00
Meat Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543032
Meat Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543032
$410.00/ea
$0.00
$410.00/ea $0.00
Pastry ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543050
Pastry ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543050
$661.00/ea
$0.00
$661.00/ea $0.00
Vegetable Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543038
Vegetable Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543038
$1,173.00/ea
$0.00
$1,173.00/ea $0.00
Vegetable Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543033
Vegetable Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543033
$1,173.00/ea
$0.00
$1,173.00/ea $0.00
Potato Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543034
Potato Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543034
$1,173.00/ea
$0.00
$1,173.00/ea $0.00
Serving Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543044
Serving Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543044
$1,415.00/ea
$0.00
$1,415.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543040
Salad Serving Spoon (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543040
$1,154.00/ea
$0.00
$1,154.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving Fork (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543041
Salad Serving Fork (Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543041
$1,154.00/ea
$0.00
$1,154.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543042
Salad Serving SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543042
$681.00/ea
$0.00
$681.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543043
Salad Serving ForkGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543043
$681.00/ea
$0.00
$681.00/ea $0.00
Sauce LadleGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543035
Sauce LadleGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543035
$963.00/ea
$0.00
$963.00/ea $0.00
Asparagus ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543047
Asparagus ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543047
$1,666.00/ea
$0.00
$1,666.00/ea $0.00
Soup LadleGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543036
Soup LadleGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543036
$1,980.00/ea
$0.00
$1,980.00/ea $0.00
Pie ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543052
Pie ServerGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543052
$932.00/ea
$0.00
$932.00/ea $0.00
Pie/Cake Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543054
Pie/Cake Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543054
$591.00/ea
$0.00
$591.00/ea $0.00
Carving Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543049
Carving Knife (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543049
$668.00/ea
$0.00
$668.00/ea $0.00
Carving Fork (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543048
Carving Fork (Hollow Handle)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543048
$668.00/ea
$0.00
$668.00/ea $0.00
Sugar SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543064
Sugar SpoonGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543064
$333.00/ea
$0.00
$333.00/ea $0.00
Sugar TongsGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543065
Sugar TongsGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543065
$416.00/ea
$0.00
$416.00/ea $0.00
Carving Set (Carving Fork & Knife)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4849,1
Carving Set (Carving Fork & Knife)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4849,1
$1,336.00/ea
$0.00
$1,336.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving Set (Salad Serving Fork & Spoon, Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4041,1
Salad Serving Set (Salad Serving Fork & Spoon, Large)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4041,1
$2,308.00/ea
$0.00
$2,308.00/ea $0.00
Salad Serving Set (Salad Serving Fork & Spoon)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4243,1
Salad Serving Set (Salad Serving Fork & Spoon)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4243,1
$1,362.00/ea
$0.00
$1,362.00/ea $0.00
Fish Serving Set (Fish Serving Fork & Knife)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4546,1
Fish Serving Set (Fish Serving Fork & Knife)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,4546,1
$2,406.00/ea
$0.00
$2,406.00/ea $0.00
Butter & Cheese Set (Butter Knife HH & Cheese Knife HH)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,9192,1
Butter & Cheese Set (Butter Knife HH & Cheese Knife HH)GS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,9192,1
$902.00/ea
$0.00
$902.00/ea $0.00
133-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,133,4
133-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,133,4
$68,666.00/ea
$0.00
$68,666.00/ea $0.00
185-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,185,6
185-Piece SetGS-RB-OldThreadCutlery-V-04543,185,6
$96,411.00/ea
$0.00
$96,411.00/ea $0.00

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Old Thread (Alt-Faden) Vermeil Flatware Collection

A signature Robbe & Berking sterling silver flatware design, the inspiration for Old Thread (Alt-Faden) originated in Augsburg in the 1760’s. Crafted using fine sterling silver, the Old Thread sterling flatware crafted by Robbe & Berking today preserves the heritage of the popular silverware form while adding a uniquely Robbe & Berking touch—this variation of the classic sterling pattern features a scallop shape, which repeats on both the back and end of the individual piece. Handcrafted in Germany, engraving is available, on request.