This set was my mother-in-law's "good silver" for many years. In fact, when I came to ask for permission to marry her daughter 48 years ago, she put out this "good silver" to make a good impression (which she certainly did and resulted in 6 grandkids for her and 19 great grandkids!) This set was recently cleaned, as it will tarnish over time. It includes 8 knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 dessert forks, 13 teaspoons, 8 dessert oval spoons and 2 tablespoon serving spoons.&nbs...p; This is a beautiful vintage set!