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Table appointments...
Tableware or table
appointments include the
dinnerware (including both the
dishware and serving pieces),
beverageware, cutlery and flatware,
linens, and centerpieces used in
setting a table and eating a meal.
The appointments for one
individual diner are referred to as
the “place setting”.
CLASSIC:
There are over 29,000 current
delicate
and discontinued flatware
ornamentation;
patterns; you should pick the
simple
one that matches your
traditional;
personality and life style and
American
complement your dinnerware.
colonial design;
includes key,
scroll, urn,
shell, and CONTEMPORARY: linear and sophisticated;
blossom motifs foliage motifs; textured surfaces; graceful curves
Place settings & hostess sets...
Like dinnerware, flatware can often be
purchased by the piece from “open stock”, but
the most economical way to purchase it is in
sets. The basic setup revolves around the place
setting. Most patterns available offer the 5-piece
Place Setting. It includes a salad fork, place fork,
place knife, soup spoon, and a teaspoon.
Sometimes the place fork and place knife are
referred to as a dinner fork and dinner knife. A
60 piece set would include twelve, 5-piece place
settings. There are many specialty pieces, also.
B - Butter Knife
J - Dinner Knife
C - Butter Spreader
All glassware, regardless of its quality or shape, begins with molten glass.
The content of the glass will distinguish its quality. Although you will find
sand, ash and limestone in most glass content, the addition of lead oxide is
found in crystal. Lead content results in its unique translucency, clarity, a
fine edge, color, and bell-like ring when tapped. Delicate crystal and hand
blown pieces should be washed by hand in warm soapy water. A small
amount of ammonia or lemon juice helps remove water spots from glasses.
Lint free dishcloths are recommended to dry crystal glassware.
Crystal is very sensitive and may break with extreme temperature changes.
When storing fine glassware always place it right side up. Its delicate edge
can be damaged if stored upside down. Do not stack glassware.
Stemware...
Etched stemware
Some glasses are made to have three distinct portions. They have a
bowl, a stem or post, and a foot or base. These types of glasses are
called Stemware. The rounded top rim of a glass is called the “bead”.
A smaller bead is associated with a finer quality.
They are graceful in appearance but fragile. They come in different
shapes and sizes. The joint between the bowl and the stem or the
stem and the base is not visible in quality pieces.
Common types of beverageware...
Highball: A 12 oz. “tumbler”, this tall slim glass is
commonly used for mixed or iced drinks. Larger
versions are called "coolers".
Old Fashioned: A 8-12 oz. “tumbler”, this wide, short glass
is also referred to as an ‘on the rocks’ glass. It is used for
everyday use and mixed drinks. A smaller version holding
only 5-6 oz. is used for fruit or vegetable juice.
Disposable table covers and napkins are suitable for informal dining only.
Table cloths can be made of paper or lightweight plastic. Napkins are made
of paper. They are economical and save washing. They are an inexpensive
way to decorate your table for the occasional “theme” meal.
Monogramming & storage...
Linens are one item in the home that is often monogrammed to personalize
them. Single- or three letter monograms are the most popular.
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