A-A-1808 Flatware, Silverplated And Stainless SteelThis commercial item description (CID) covers both silverplated and stainless steel flatware equal in quality to a grade known within the industry as "high-quality hotel and restaurant" flatware. The design of the flatware is commercially known as the "Kings" pattern, and shall be the manufacturer's current, standard commercial product, except for changes necessary to comply with this CID. The items covered by this CID are intended for use in officers' and executives' messes and dining rooms.

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Brass. Brass specified herein shall have a minimum of 65 percent copper with the balance of zinc.

Stainless steel. Stainless steel shall conform to a type 300 series in accordance with ASTM A 167.

Design and construction. The design shall be the “Kings” pattern and shall be sharp and clearly defined. Figures 1 through 15 are to be used as a guide only.

Base metal. For type I items the base metal shall be stainless steel, nickel brass and brass. Type II items shall be fabricated from stainless steel.

Weight of spoons and forks blank. Minimum weights of blanks for the spoons and forks shall be as specified in table I.

TABLE I. Weight of blanks (minimum)

(Avdp. lbs. per gross)

Silver plating. Silver plating weight and thickness values specified herein shall be determined in accordance with the Weight of silver and the Thickness of silver test respectively.

Thickness of silver. The thickness of silver applied to each type I item shall represent an average thickness of at least 280 microinches or 0.23 troy ounce per square foot.

Weight of silver. The minimum weight of silver for type I items shall be as specified in Table II.