scope:

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Federal Specification RR-T-51, type I.

This commercial item description (CID) covers both silverplated and stainless steel tableware equal in quality to a grade known within the industry as "high-quality hotel and restaurant" holloware. The tableware 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.

The tableware shall be of the following types and items.

Type I - Silverplated

Type II - Stainless steel

ITEMS:

1 - Bowl, food serving (figure 1) 2 - Bowl, sugar, 8 to 12 ounce (figure 2) 3 - Holder, oil and vinegar cruets (figure 3) 4 - Coffee pot, serving, 32-ounce (figure 4) 5 - Dish, food serving, 8-inch diameter (figure 5) 6 - Dish, food serving, rectangular (figure 6) 7 - Gravy boat (figure 7) 8 - Pitcher, cream or syrup, 8-ounce (figure 8) 9 - Pitcher, water, 64-ounce (figure 9) 10 - Platter, food serving (figure 10) 11 - Teapot, serving, 13 to 20 ounces (figure 11) 12 - Tray, service, 12 inch (figure 12) 13 - Tray, service, 20 inch (figure 13) 14 - Tray, bread (figure 14)