Denby "Touchstone Cutlery (Opal)"

Denby Touchstone Cutlery (Opal) was introduced in the late 1960s as part of Denby’s wider tableware offering, designed to sit alongside patterns such as Denby Chatsworth. It also provided a lighter alternative to the coloured handled ranges, including Touchstone Sapphire and Regency Blue cutlery.

With its simple white handles and understated styling, Touchstone Opal is particularly versatile, pairing comfortably with both patterned and plain Denby designs. This adaptability has helped it remain a popular choice for those looking to complete or extend an existing set.

The range typically includes dinner knives, forks and spoons, along with dessert and tea pieces, and often salad servers. As with many discontinued cutlery ranges, availability can vary considerably depending on what becomes available in the pre-loved market.

When matching Denby Touchstone Cutlery, it is worth noting that slight variations in handle tone and finish can occur over time. These subtle differences are part of the character of well-made, well-used tableware and do not detract from its overall appearance when laid as a set.