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Index of our available cutlery handle designs

We currently manufacture 27 different handle designs.

William Turner's knowledgeable staff will help you choose the cutlery that perfectly suits your needs. Our range includes Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and Stainless Steel all with lifetime guarantees.

All items are available loose (in William Turner boxes) or purchase "Tarnprufe" rolls or one of our beautiful cabinets.

There is also a comprehensive range of ancillary and serving pieces to complement and increase your collection of cutlery.

Please Contact Us for more details.

Index of designs: 

 

Albany

Image of the 'Albany' handle.

Albany personifies elegance. The graceful contours of this unusual pattern will be equally at home in a formal or informal setting.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
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Baguette

Image of the 'Baguette' handle.

A design with French influence. The understated pattern will blend well with any setting, traditional or modern.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Bead

Image of the 'Bead' handle.

An 18th century French design which has re-emerged in popularity in recent years. It is said that the design represents a string of pearls.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Chester

Image of the 'Chester' handle.

Commissioned by the 2nd Duke of Westminster. It carries the name that is so closely linked with that family. A simple and graceful design.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
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Continental Thread

Image of the 'Continental Thread' handle.

The sheer simplicity of Continental Thread makes a classical design statement. A pattern that reflects pure quality.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Corinthian

Image of the 'Corinthian' handle.

A pattern that embodies classical lines yet its origins are obscure and lost in time. Similar patterns exist under a variety of names, but Corinthian has a style all of its own. (Heavier & Larger compared with Ludlow).

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Dubarry

Image of the 'Dubarry' handle.

A design from the start of the 19th century believed to be inspired by the work of Thomas Chippendale.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Featheredge

Image of the 'Featheredge' handle.

An 18th century English pattern whose origins are uncertain. Based on an earlier old English pattern and formerly engraved by hand.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Fiddle, Thread & Shell

Image of the 'Fiddle, Thread & Shell' handle.

Originally dating from the early part of the 19th century, the distinctive shell motif features at the base of each handle and is beautifully mirrored on the reverse.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Filet

Image of the 'Filet' handle.

A close relative of Fiddle & Thread. However its attractive added detail gives the design a very different and distinctive personality.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
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French Leaf

Image of the 'French Leaf' handle.

An outstanding and elegant design enhanced with subtle beading and delicate decoration. French Leaf will grace any dining occasion.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Grecian

Image of the 'Grecian' handle.

An art deco design reflecting classical Greek architecture but actually designed only in 1920.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Harley

Image of the 'Harley' handle.

Designed in 1930 by William Buterill of William Turner & Co. The most well known of the company's designs and copied worldwide.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Jesmond

Image of the 'Jesmond' handle.

Named after the birthplace of William Turner this art deco creation was designed in 1930 by Herbert Pulling of William Turner & Co.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Kings

Image of the 'Kings' handle.

The most popular of English patterns. It dates from around 1820 and was heavily influenced by the decor and ornamentation of the period.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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La Regence

Image of the 'La Regence' handle.

A French design from the period of Napoleon II with a very distinctive rich ornamentation.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
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Louis XV

Image of the 'Louis XV' handle.

This pattern totally reflects the period of Napoleon II. The rich and distinctive design conjures the image of an elegant and opulent French court occasion.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Ludlow

Image of the 'Ludlow' handle.

A classic design with obscure origins. This design is manufactured under different names by a number of cutlery producers.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
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Old English

Image of the 'Old English' handle.

Originally dating from 1750, this classic yet simple design has stood the test of time and to this day remains very popular and shines within a traditional or more modern table setting.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Old English Fiddle

Image of the 'Old English Fiddle' handle.

A pattern that has been in use in England from around 1739, but has origins dating back to the Roman Empire. An elegant time traveller that will realy never date.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Pistol Rattail

Image of the 'Pistol Rattail' handle.

A very close relative to Rattail with the added flourish of pistol knife handle that give this pattern a tactile feel as well as an unusual look.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

Please note: All Pistol Rattail knives (excluding fish knives) plus the carving fork and carving steel attract a surcharge of £3.50.

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Plain Fiddle

Image of the 'Plain Fiddle' handle.

Designed in the early 1700's. Derived from hand forgings. Named after a fiddle shape.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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Queens

Image of the 'Queens' handle.

The rich and ornate pattern was designed for Queen Charlotte, the wife of Charles III. The deeply etched shell is enhanced with a honeysuckle motif that gloriously reflects its place in history.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
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Rattail

Image of the 'Rattail' handle.

The earliest English pattern originating around 1700. Developed from the traditional hand forging with the central rib (rat-tail) providing extra rigidity to the handle. Today the central rib is now part of the design and not a separate feature.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Ribbon & Bow

Image of the 'Ribbon & Bow' handle.

The delicate detail of this pattern has been appreciated by discerning diners for more than two centuries. Understated elegance that will grace any table.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel

This design is part of the Ashbourne collection and is broader, longer, heavier and incurs a 10% surcharge on all pieces.

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St James

Image of the 'St James' handle.

Originally from the Walker & Hall Company and designed in the early 1920's for the Cunard Steamship Company.

Available in:
  • Hallmarked Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
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York

Image of the 'York' handle.

Classically simple yet superbly elegant. York captures the very essence of the cutler's art. Whether your taste is traditional or modern, this pattern is comfortable in any setting.

Available in:
  • Silver Plate
  • 18/10 Stainless Steel
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