Gravy Boat
Our Piece Code: SGR
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Gravy boats are used for serving gravies and
sauces. Gravy boats may include an attached, or detached, underplate. You can
find these versatile pieces in a variety of shapes and sizes. |
Loving Cup
Our Piece Code: SLVC |
Loving cups are large drinking vessels that
have two or more handles. Traditionally, the piece was passed from person to person
at large banquets. Today, these pieces are often awarded as prizes or trophies,
and are very collectable. We feature a beautiful example of one of these cups
in our online museum. |
Candelabra
Our Piece Code: SCABS3
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Candelabras are decorative silver pieces
that have sockets for candles. These pieces add a wonderful accent to any table.
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Water Goblet
Our Piece Code: SG |
Water goblets are generally larger than
wine goblets and are placed to the right of the dinner plate. Click
here for a helpful place setting reference guide.
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Wine Goblet
Our Piece Code: SW |
Wine goblets are most commonly used with
water goblets. Like the water goblet, the wine goblet is placed on the table to
the upper right of the dinner plate, and is generally placed closer to the guest
than the water goblet. The wine goblet can be used to serve a variety of red,
white, and spritzer wines.
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Champagne/Tall Sherbet
Our Piece Code: SSH |
Champagne/tall sherbets feature short stems
and shallow bowls. These pieces are often called saucer champagnes. The sherbet/champagne
reached the height of its popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
It was later discovered that the taller and more slender bowls of champagne flutes
were better at helping champagne retain its bubbles. |
Mint Julep
Our Piece Code: SMJ |
Mint juleps are cups are used to serve
drinks which contain aromatic herbs and spices. The recipe for a mint julep generally
includes bourbon, crushed ice, sugar, and fresh mint!
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Compote
Our Piece Code: SCOM
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Compotes are used to serve steamed or baked
fruit desserts. Compotes can also be used for decorative purposes or to serve
candies.
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