{"product_id":"brassware-teak-flatware-set-service-serviceman-thailand-w-fitted-chest-140-pcs","title":"Brassware Teak Flatware Set Service Serviceman Thailand w\/ Fitted chest 140 pcs","description":"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage 140-piece Thailand brassware flatware set with teak wood handles with its original fitted wooden suitcase-style storage chest. Circa 1960s–1970s, Vietnam War era.\u003cbr\u003eBrassware flatware sets of this type were produced in Thailand and were popular souvenirs purchased by American military personnel stationed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. They were brought back to the United States by returning servicemen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flatware features golden brassware utensils with dark wood handles, believed to be teak, secured with brass rivets and finished with matching brass end caps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original wooden suitcase-style storage chest features a hinged lid and a red-orange patterned fabric interior with fitted compartments and individual holders for the flatware and serving utensils. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e140-piece collection of Thai brassware and teak flatware with its original fitted suitcase-style storage chest. This set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Knives, 7 5\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Forks, 4-tine, 6 1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Salad Forks, 4-tine, 5 7\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Teaspoons, 5 1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Butter Spreaders, 5 1\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Cocktail\/Pastry Forks, 5\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Iced Tea Spoons, 6 3\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Demitasse Spoons, 4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Steak Knives, 7 3\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Dessert Forks, 3-tine, 5 3\/4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Sauce Spoon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Serving Spoon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Meat Fork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Sugar Spoon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Pickle fork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Carving Set, 2-pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Pie Server\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Melon Knife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Vegetable Spoon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Vegetable Fork \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003eThe flatware is unmarked with no manufacturer's stamps or monograms. The pieces are smaller than standard American sized flatware. The set is in good vintage condition with normal surface wear and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Satisfaction guaranteed!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Antique Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68073624469566,"sku":"47909126794C497A837B90EC3627_E2E","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/3311\/6730\/files\/57_8854244c-42b9-4646-979e-751f0153a23d.jpg?v=1794278681","url":"https:\/\/antiquecupboard.net\/products\/brassware-teak-flatware-set-service-serviceman-thailand-w-fitted-chest-140-pcs","provider":"Antique Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}