These have been hand selected for their classic beauty, they tell a story and have been revived with a lovely Christmas saying. These are silver plated, serving spoon and fork. Keep in mind that they are not new, and they are re-purposed, so they carry that antique tarnish and wear. The spoons are all silver, plated antique. Before purchasing look at the photos and make sure this antique look is one that you love because the spoons are perfect only in their imperfections! The darkening of the writing is food safe but only intended to help writing show in pictures better, if spoons are washed, it will start to come off and you’ll be left with a beautiful stamped engraving.