New Hand-Forged Silver Flatware
Rat Tail Pattern

New Hand-Forged Silver Flatware - Rat Tail Pattern


Rat Tail Pattern


A timeless English classic.


This is your chance to commission a magnificent service of new hand-forged silver flatware, made to the highest standards in the world.

This silver cutlery is not made by machine - instead, our craftsmen hammer each piece by hand into shape. It takes much longer, but the quality shines through.

Rat Tail traces its origins back to the early Hanoverian flatware produced from around 1710. Similar to our popular Early English pattern, its name is derived from the raised ridge running down the underside of the bowl of the spoon - resembling the tail of a rat. There is also a long raised ridge down the front of the handle, emerging from a double-curved raised motif at the top.

Our picture shows a knife handle in Rat Tail pattern -- we can supply period pistol handle knives instead -- and we can also make forks with four prongs, if preferred.

We can engrave your monogram, initial, crest or coat of arms on the handle of each piece.

Here at M. P. Levene, we have a large selection of other silver flatware patterns, including Chased and Pierced Vine (here in silver-gilt), Fiddle, Quilted Shell and ‘'Art Deco' Grecian Grecian.

Order your own service of hand-forged silver flatware in Rat Tail pattern by choosing any combination of eating and serving pieces shown below.

Get in touch to discuss which pieces you would like in your service.

Prices in British Pounds and Euros include 20% VAT sales tax. Prices in US Dollars are for export out of the European Union and do not include VAT.

12 New Round Bowl Silver Soup Spoons - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Round Bowl Silver Soup Spoons

£3,205 | 3,205.00 | 3,205.00

Stock number: HFRT01

12 New Silver Table Spoons (Optional Soup Spoons) - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Table Spoons
(Optional Soup Spoons)

£4,380 | 4,380.00 | 4,380.00

Stock number: HFRT02

12 New Silver Table Knives - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Table Knives

£1,965 | 1,965.00 | 1,965.00

Stock number: HFRT03

12 New Silver Table Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Table Forks

£4,380 | 4,380.00 | 4,380.00

Stock number: HFRT04

12 New Silver Dessert Knives - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Dessert Knives

£1,905 | 1,905.00 | 1,905.00

Stock number: HFRT05

12 New Silver Dessert Spoons - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Dessert Spoons

£3,205 | 3,205.00 | 3,205.00

Stock number: HFRT06

12 New Silver Dessert Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Dessert Forks

£3,205 | 3,205.00 | 3,205.00

Stock number: HFRT07

12 New Silver Teaspoons (5 1/4 inches - 13.5 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Teaspoons
(5 1/4 inches - 13.5 cm)

£2,030 | 2,030.00 | 2,030.00

Stock number: HFRT08

12 New Large Silver Teaspoons (5 3/4 inches - 14.5 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Large Silver Teaspoons
(5 3/4 inches - 14.5 cm)

£2,150 | 2,150.00 | 2,150.00

Stock number: HFRT09

12 New Silver Coffee Spoons - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Coffee Spoons

£1,905 | 1,905.00 | 1,905.00

Stock number: HFRT10

12 New Pairs of Silver Fish Knives and Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Pairs of Silver Fish Knives and Forks

£9,200 | 9,200.00 | 9,200.00

Stock number: HFRT11

12 New Pairs of Silver Fruit Knives and Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Pairs of Silver Fruit Knives and Forks

£8,930 | 8,930.00 | 8,930.00

Stock number: HFRT12

12 New Silver Ice Cream Spoons - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Ice Cream Spoons

£2,360 | 2,360.00 | 2,360.00

Stock number: HFRT13

12 New Silver Salad Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Salad Forks

£3,205 | 3,205.00 | 3,205.00

Stock number: HFRT14

12 New Silver Pastry Forks - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Pastry Forks

£2,540 | 2,540.00 | 2,540.00

Stock number: HFRT15

12 New Silver Steak Knives - Rat Tail Pattern

12 New Silver Steak Knives

£1,965 | 1,965.00 | 1,965.00

Stock number: HFRT16

1 New Silver Soup Ladle - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Soup Ladle

£1,175 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00

Stock number: HFRT17

Pair of New Silver Sauce Ladles - Rat Tail Pattern

Pair of New Silver Sauce Ladles

£620 | 620.00 | 620.00

Stock number: HFRT18

1 New Silver Serving Spoon (9 inches - 23 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Serving Spoon
(9 inches - 23 cm)

£365 | 365.00 | 365.00

Stock number: HFRT19

1 New Silver Serving Fork (9 inches - 23 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Serving Fork
(9 inches - 23 cm)

£365 | 365.00 | 365.00

Stock number: HFRT20

1 New Silver Long Serving Spoon (11 inches - 28 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Long Serving Spoon
(11 inches - 28 cm)

£970 | 970.00 | 970.00

Stock number: HFRT21

1 New Silver Long Serving Fork (11 inches - 28 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Long Serving Fork
(11 inches - 28 cm)

£970 | 970.00 | 970.00

Stock number: HFRT22

1 New Silver Rice Server - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Rice Server

£400 | 400.00 | 400.00

Stock number: HFRT23

1 New Silver Cold Meat Fork - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Cold Meat Fork

£545 | 545.00 | 545.00

Stock number: HFRT24

1 New Silver Butter Spreader - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Butter Spreader

£455 | 455.00 | 455.00

Stock number: HFRT25

1 New Silver Cheese Serving Knife - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Cheese Serving Knife

£165 | 165.00 | 165.00

Stock number: HFRT26

1 New Silver Pie Server - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Pie Server

£165 | 165.00 | 165.00

Stock number: HFRT27

Pair of New Silver Meat Carvers - Rat Tail Pattern

Pair of New Silver Meat Carvers

£475 | 475.00 | 475.00

Stock number: HFRT28

1 New Silver Sharpening Steel - Rat Tail Pattern

1 New Silver Sharpening Steel

£180 | 180.00 | 180.00

Stock number: HFRT29

Pair of New Silver Fish Servers - Rat Tail Pattern

Pair of New Silver Fish Servers

£1,700 | 1,700.00 | 1,700.00

Stock number: HFRT30

Pair of New Silver Salad Servers (8 1/2 inches - 21.5 cm) - Rat Tail Pattern

Pair of New Silver Salad Servers
(8 1/2 inches - 21.5 cm)

£705 | 705.00 | 705.00

Stock number: HFRT31