100pc Vintage USSR ZiSh Silver Plated Flatware Set MNC 15-20 Shevchenko For Sale

100-PIECE VINTAGE SOVIET ZiSh SILVER-PLATED FLATWARE COLLECTION

For sale is a large 100-piece vintage Soviet-era flatware collection manufactured by the Volnyansk Cutlery Factory named after T. G. Shevchenko, identified by the ZiSh / ЗіШ maker’s mark.

This is an unusually large collection consisting of 100 pieces in the same matching decorative pattern/design, including knives, multiple sizes of forks and spoons, serving pieces, a long mixing/serving spoon and ice tongs.

The collection has been kept together as one large matching service.

⭐ 100 PIECES TOTAL

KNIVES

24 knives

FORKS

• 12 small/dessert forks
• 9 medium forks
• 12 large/dinner forks

33 forks total

SPOONS

• 12 tablespoons
• 12 teaspoons
• 5 larger serving spoons
• 12 extra-large serving spoons
• 1 long mixing/serving spoon

42 spoons total

SPECIAL SERVING PIECE

• 1 pair of ice tongs / ice grabber

TOTAL: 100 PIECES

MANUFACTURER

The original packaging identifies the manufacturer as:

ВОЛЬНЯНСКИЙ ЗАВОД СТОЛОВЫХ ПРИБОРОВ им. Т. Г. ШЕВЧЕНКО

Volnyansk Cutlery Factory named after T. G. Shevchenko.

The pieces are marked with the ЗіШ / ZiSh factory identification.

The original packaging identifies the flatware as:

ПОСЕРЕБРЕННАЯ

meaning silver-plated.

The packaging also identifies the material designation:

МНЦ 15-20

MНЦ refers to a nickel-silver/Melchior-type copper-nickel-zinc alloy rather than solid silver. Current collector references identify ZiSh MНЦ 15-20 pieces as Melchior/nickel-silver flatware, often silver plated.

These pieces are being sold as silver-plated MНЦ 15-20 flatware, NOT as solid sterling silver.

ORIGINAL SOVIET PACKAGING

Included with the collection is original vintage Soviet packaging showing the manufacturer’s information and product markings.

The original packaging includes information identifying:

• Volnyansk Shevchenko Cutlery Factory
• Product type
• Model information
• MНЦ 15-20 material designation
• Silver-plated construction
• Soviet ГОСТ standard
• Original period pricing information

The original box is included as shown in the photographs.

MATCHING COLLECTION

One of the highlights of this lot is the size and consistency of the collection.

The pieces share the same ornate decorative handle design/pattern, with different sizes corresponding to different table and serving functions.

Rather than a small 6- or 12-piece set, this is a 100-piece collection, making it suitable for a collector looking to acquire a substantial matching Soviet-era service.

Item

Quantity

Knives

24

Small/Dessert Forks

12

Medium Forks

9

Large/Dinner Forks

12

Tablespoons

12

Teaspoons

12

Large Serving Spoons

5

Extra-Large Spoons

12

Long Mixing/Serving Spoon

1

Ice Tongs / Ice Grabber

1

TOTAL

100

CONDITION

The collection is in vintage/pre-owned condition and shows signs consistent with age, storage and previous use.

Some pieces may show:

• Tarnishing
• Patina
• Surface scratches
• Minor discoloration
• Signs of previous polishing
• Wear to the silver plating
• Minor age-related imperfections

Please carefully examine all photographs, as the photographs are an important part of the condition description.

The collection has not been represented as solid silver.

It is being offered as vintage silver-plated MНЦ 15-20 / Melchior-type Soviet flatware, based on the manufacturer’s markings and original packaging.

COLLECTOR ITEM

This collection may be of interest to collectors of:

• Soviet antiques
• USSR memorabilia
• Vintage Soviet tableware
• Ukrainian/Soviet manufacturing history
• ZiSh / ЗіШ flatware
• MНЦ / Melchior / nickel-silver
• Silver-plated flatware
• Vintage European tableware
• Mid-century table settings
• Vintage serving pieces

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

One complete 100-piece collection containing all pieces shown in the listing photographs.

The entire collection is being offered together as one lot.

Please review all photographs carefully for the exact pieces, condition, markings and packaging included.