Fine flatware (what is the best)

SField · Dec 21, 2008

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.

DocHolliday · Dec 21, 2008

Older lady in large Georgian house makes me think "good silver." Are you interested in that or stainless?

SField · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

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.

kronik · Dec 21, 2008

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.

peshlaki · Dec 21, 2008

If money's no object,go handmade sterling.I can make the set for you.

voxsartoria · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by peshlaki

If money's no object,go handmade sterling.I can make the set for you.

Handwrought silver is in a different league. Ours.

- B

Dave H · Dec 21, 2008

I would suggest you look at Christofle; great quality, and some very nice patterns. Good luck, and I wish her well!

peshlaki · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Handwrought silver is in a different league. Ours. - B
Yes,nice.Can't argue with you there.

SField · Dec 21, 2008

That's beautiful. How much time for something like the Paul Revere set of 16? What kind of cost am I looking at?

Thanks

Agnacious · Dec 21, 2008

http://www.departures.com/articles/silver-swoon

SField · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by Agnacious

http://www.departures.com/articles/silver-swoon

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.

LabelKing · Dec 21, 2008

Antique Odiot silver from France.

SField · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Antique Odiot silver from France.

Where would I find this?

kwilkinson · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by SField

Where would I find this?

France, dumbass!

SField · Dec 21, 2008

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

France, dumbass!

don't be so mean to me

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