Birds of Paradise is one of the most romantic patterns Community Plate ever produced — an elaborate Art Nouveau handle wreathed in exotic plumage, issued in the early twentieth century when American silverplate was at its most expressive.
This eight-piece set provides two-piece place settings for four: a dinner fork and dinner knife for each person. Community Plate was Oneida's flagship silverplate line, known for a heavier silver deposit and superior durability. To find eight coordinated pieces in a pattern this age and this ornate is a genuine find — the kind of thing that makes a holiday table feel like a special occasion rather than just a meal.
An exceptional gift for an antique collector, a lover of Art Nouveau, or anyone who wants a table that is truly unlike anyone else's.
Maker: Community Plate by Oneida
Pattern: Birds of Paradise (early 20th century, discontinued)
Material: Silverplate
Pieces: 8 (4 dinner forks, 4 dinner knives)
Place settings: 4 (two-piece)
Origin: USA
Era: Antique
Condition: Very good antique condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Not new; please review all photos carefully, as all sales are final.
