This collection of flatware I found at a few different places: a tag sale in Tennessee, a thrift shop in Connecticut and, always a good standby, the New York City flea market. Most of the ebony handles you find are cracked and ruined from soaking them in water, so if you're fortunate enough to find good ones, take care of them! Once you wash them, be sure to dry them instantly or they'll rust. Then use a good stainless steel polish to keep them in shape.
There's a primitiveness that I like about the tines of these forks. They're sculptural in shape, dainty and very one-of-a-kind. This set is also another great example of what you can do with onsies, single pieces you may only find here and there but are great for mixing and matching. In the fall, I love using ebony handle flatware for a Halloween dinner party paired with oversized ironstone plates, a big buffalo plaid tablecloth and a centerpiece of black candles in silver candlesticks along with (my favorite!) beautiful white pumpkins.
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