Oneida makes several different levels of quality in their flatware, and this spoon is one of the higher quality, heavier weight series, made of the best grade 18/10 stainless steel. Dishwasher safe of course. I think this particular pattern may have been discontinued but this is a quality casserole spoon, a little larger than the regular large serving spoons.I bought this to add to a gift of a nice baking dish. The pattern is a very pretty and unique modern style. High quality single serving pieces can be hard to find and I’m glad this one was still available. If you need a larger serving spoon this is an excellent choice if you like the pattern. (It’s actually prettier than I thought it would be and the high quality shows.)