Give the Gift of Antique Silver Flatware

If you are a lover of antique silver, it is difficult to imagine why everyone else doesn't share your passion for silver. Many people have never been exposed to it, never thought about it and would never indulge themselves in buying a piece of antique silver.

A great way to share your love of antique silver is to give it as a gift to a friend or loved one. Many collectors begin this way. Even if they don't begin to collect, most will admire and appreciate the beauty and history of the piece.

Antique silver serving pieces rarely go unappreciated. They coordinate very well with contemporary flatware patterns and add a bit of elegance to a table. Of particular interest are obsolete flatware serving pieces not found in today's flatware sets. Some of the favorites are lettuce forks, sardine forks, tea strainers, table crumbers and sugar sifters. All of these are very useful utensils for serving a variety of foods at a modern dinner party. Other gift suggestions are large soup ladles, berry spoons, pie servers and serving forks. They spark great dinner conversation too which is always a plus!

So instead of looking for the usual new gifts for this holiday season, think outside-the-box. Consider giving your friends and family a piece of history as well as a family heirloom they can treasure and pass on for generations. An extra-special touch would be finding an antique piece with the recipient's monogram. The quality and craftsmanship of antique monograms is a lost art form.

We also now offer gift certificates which are redeemable at our web site. They can be e-mailed or mailed to either you or your gift recipient. These make great gifts if you are unsure what your gift recipient will like.