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post #1 of 16
12/21/08 at 1:25am
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I'm looking for excellent flatware as a gift to someone who had their beautiful house burglarized. This lady was sort of a mentor to me as a kid and recently suffered the loss of her husband and a disastrous mismanagement by financial advisor of the money her husband left her. Shortly after this, her house was robbed while she was away. Things are going to be ok but I decided that I'd like to get her a stunning set, since she loves to entertain.

Money isn't terribly important. Should I go antique or new? Please give me your suggestions, and the reason for the gift is a little personal so let's just keep it on the topic of finding something excellent. If it helps, she lives in a large Georgian house in CT, so I wouldn't be looking for some really contemporary stuff.

Thanks for any help.
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post #2 of 16
12/21/08 at 1:36am
Older lady in large Georgian house makes me think "good silver." Are you interested in that or stainless?
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post #3 of 16
12/21/08 at 2:09am
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Originally Posted by DocHolliday View Post
Older lady in large Georgian house makes me think "good silver." Are you interested in that or stainless?

Definitely silver. I should have said that.
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post #4 of 16
12/21/08 at 9:00am
Wanna go ahead and buy two and send me the second? ThaaAAAnks.

Check out Table Art:

http://tableartonline.com/home.php?cat=636

Nice site, coupon LOYALTY currently running. I prefer more contemporary pieces so I'm not much help in the way of suggestions.
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post #5 of 16
12/21/08 at 9:28am
If money's no object,go handmade sterling.I can make the set for you.
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post #6 of 16
12/21/08 at 10:54am
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If money's no object,go handmade sterling.I can make the set for you.

Handwrought silver is in a different league. Ours.


- B
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post #7 of 16
12/21/08 at 11:21am
I would suggest you look at Christofle; great quality, and some very nice patterns. Good luck, and I wish her well!
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post #8 of 16
12/21/08 at 12:29pm
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Handwrought silver is in a different league. Ours. - B
Yes,nice.Can't argue with you there.
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post #9 of 16
12/21/08 at 2:49pm
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That's beautiful. How much time for something like the Paul Revere set of 16? What kind of cost am I looking at?

Thanks
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post #10 of 16
12/21/08 at 4:53pm
http://www.departures.com/articles/silver-swoon
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post #11 of 16
12/21/08 at 5:08pm
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This lady is part of that daughters of the american revolution or whatever and has many a waspy party with those types at her house, so the British fellow would be out.
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post #12 of 16
12/21/08 at 6:25pm
Antique Odiot silver from France.
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post #13 of 16
12/21/08 at 6:34pm
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Antique Odiot silver from France.

Where would I find this?
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post #14 of 16
12/21/08 at 6:38pm
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Where would I find this?

France, dumbass!
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post #15 of 16
12/21/08 at 6:40pm
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France, dumbass!

don't be so mean to me
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