A Lichfield company has recreated the cutlery used on the Titanic to mark the centenary of the famous ship’s fateful maiden voyage.
Arthur Price of England celebrated the tenth anniversary of the firm’s creation in April 1912 when they were commissioned to supply the knives, forks and spoons for the opulent ocean liner.
The Panel Reed cutlery has now been recreated 100 years later with each knife featuring the ship owner, White Star Line’s famous logo on its blade.
Since the Titanic’s discovery at the bottom of the Atlantic in 1985, a number of items of Arthur Price cutlery have been raised from the ocean.
Simon Price, great grandson of Arthur Price and current chief executive of the family business, said:
“The tale of the Titanic has remained in my family for generations. It’s an honour for me to be able to commemorate this historic anniversary and make a tribute to the memory of all those that lost their lives in one of deadliest peacetime maritime disasters.
“My Great Grandfather built this company on his belief in fine British craftsmanship and uncompromising quality, something we still stand by today. I know he would have been proud of the Panel Reed pieces that we’ve produced.
“It was Arthur Price’s resolve to produce only the very best that guaranteed the selection of his cutlery for use on the finest areas onboard the ship and although these commemorative pieces are essential items for all Titanic collectors, they are also built for use everyday and to stand the test of time.”
The Titanic centennial edition is made up of 11 loose pieces of cutlery, as well as gift boxed hostess pieces that include a cheese knife, pie knife and letter opener. Loose pieces start from £40.
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