Evening star., 1937-07-15

ent monogrammed, so that 1t may be
exchanged II she wishes, or at least
1t may be monogrammed after the
wedding to match her other silver.
There are lovely individual pieces,
such as serving forks and spoons,
steak sets and the chafing set con-
sisting OF the long handled fork and
spoon - the handles are Of ebony,
This set is very similar in style to
many Of the salad sets. Other small
but handsome gifts are the grape
shears, the long slender handled
silver refreshment spoon for stirring
an ice-cold drink in . tall pitcher,
and Of course there are cheese and
pie knives, ice cream sets, game shears
and all types OF berry and pea spoons
and ladies, as we'll as the fascinating
"cake breaker" to be used on such
cakes and angel food that should never
be cut with a knife.
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THERE is a very interesting collec-
ton Of reproduction of pieces
used by George Washington, any one
Of which would be priced possession.
The miniature copy OF his battle
sword makes charming letter opener
on a desk, as would the silver and
ivory handled trowel. This trowel
although tiny. is the actual size Of the
one George Washington used when he
laid the corner stone of the Capitol.
There is also lovely simple card
tray copied from the one used at his
headquarters at Morristown. N j.
The candlesticks and salt stands
that are reproductions of those used at
Mount Vernon make ideal gifts, as
we'll as the sand shakers, that today
are used as salt and pepper cellars.
These are particularly nice for the
couple that have a dinette and only
want small pieces of silver.
One OF the most useful presents
that person could receive would be
one Of the lovely chop dishes that can
be used for serving mixed grills, cold
meats, salads and many other things
Another very handy item is the
cheese dish with the removable board
in the center. When this board is
taken out the dish may be used in a
number OF ways, and if the glass relish
piece for the center is sent with it,
then use it for serving hors d'oeuvres.
The various types and sizes of meat
platters are always a safe buy, especi-
ally the one with the tree" In the
center for the essence" to run down
to the bowl at the end. so that it may
civ ho dichnl wit 1or
by the carver. If you know that
some one else has selected the meat
platter, why not get a vegetabl dish?
Either the single one or one with a
cover-the latter when opened forms
two dishes, which makes it very
practical; or you might choose
round dish that Is divided in three so
that there may be three vegeta bles
served at one time.
A SAUCE boat is one of the incest
gifts, and one can hardly have too
many, as several are needed during a
dinner party when there are gravies,
salad dressings as we'll.
Inere Is Such vide range OF pieces
made in silver in anumber Of BEAU
tiful patterns, that it is impossible
to mention them all, for there are
such articles as water and wine COB
lets, ash trays, silver and glass
coasters, cocktail shakers ranging in
size from the small to the very
large; vases, after dinner coffee sets,
coffee cups, and many other items
Also there are bowls that may be had
in almost any size. in such popular
patterns as the Paul Revere. the
Irish motif, and those with the French
border.
One Of the handsomest sets on the
market is of handmade Jensen silver.
1t is unusually heavy in weight. and
the design is beautiful but simple,
the fiat service.
If you are looking for something
novel you probably won't find it in
silver, for all the patterns and styles
are tried and true" pieces that are
not just fads to be thrown in the
discard in short time, but will be
as useful for two or more generations
as they are today, and just as much
to be admired for quality and beauty
of workmanship.