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Deli dui table setting features "Grande Motif," one of six patterns in the new Gorham
"Museum Collection" of fine china designs. The china pattern was inspired by rococo
decorating style popular in the 18th century and was adapted from an elaborate, hand -
painted ceiling ornamentation discovered at Versailles. At each place are water and wine
goblets in the famous "Chantilly" design and "Golden Hispanaa" sterling flatware, z iso by
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Classic flatware
is memorable
Classic — it's a word heard
by the pride and groom -to -be
at least once a day. 1 ut
classic has an important
meaning for young couples
happily facing a long life
together, es;c;-cially when it
comes to table -top fur-
nishings. The china, crystal
and silverware patterns they
choose at the beginning of
that life will last for many
years beyond.
"flow can we tell whether
or not a pattern is classic?"
A classic pattern is one
that never goes out of style.
The shell, the acanthus leaf,
the 'Chippendale flair' — all
these designs have survived
their initial period of
pularnty for decades and
even centuries.
Some of them are given
modern interpretations,
while others are reproduc-
tions of pieces from famous
museums and antique collec-
tions.
`Winterthur' is a good ex-
ample of the way a classic
design lives on. The fiddle
shaped hansi e is reproduced
from an early nineteenth
century fork on display in
Henry Francis Du ;"ont's
renowned Winterthur
Museum collection.
Similar patterns, using the
shell motif, have been
popular in silver work since
the early 1700s. And Reed &
Barton has consistently used
the shell in at least one of its
flatware patterns for almost
one hundred years.
Many couples are afraid of
the word 'reproduction.'
They think it means
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something cheap or poorly
made. The truth is, if they
spend a little time and care
choosing reproduction
pieces, they needn't be con-
cerned about poor quality or
craftsmanship. And, with a
reproduction, they can be
assured of a classic.
▪ Preferences. Decide first
if you like intricate, rici !y
ornamented patterns or sim-
ple, elegant lines. Does your
pattern choice blend well
with your ca and crystal
preferences?
• Authenticity. Most
classic is .itterns are based on
designs first introduced cen-
turies ago. Modern versions
of these patterns should be
accurate in their portrayal
of e originals.
• Detail. Any flatware
pattern, from sinless to
sterling, should be finely
detailed. Look careff<< ly at
in i vidual pieces in the pat-
terns you like. Are the shells
or roses well-defined?
Are hand les evenly formed
and fork tines smooth and
straight? If the hane is
outlined with a thread or
beading, is it strong and
evenly placed along the
edge?
The way you set your table
says a lot all out your per-
sonality and preferences.
When choosing flatware, you
should look for a fine product
with a guarantee of durabili-
ty and craftsmanship, and
choose a classic pattern that
will provide lasting beauty
throughout your life
together.