Jefferson Flatware: 4-Piece Hostess Set

Jefferson Flatware: 4-Piece Hostess SetArriving in Paris in 1784, Thomas Jefferson began equipping himself for a lifetime of lively entertaining. Among his first purchases were two dozen silver forks and spoons, in a variation of the popular fiddle and thread pattern. He brought them home to Monticello and used them the rest of his life. The original French pattern has been handsomely adapted to the modern table by Reed & Barton in 18 10 stainless steel. The 4 piece hostess set includes a

Thomas Jefferson commissioned a Virginia silversmith to craft eight tumblers from silver cups he inherited from his friend and teacher

Recommended for ages 5 and up

Publication date:  February 10

and he continued to use it during his retirement at Monticello

simple style works perfectly today

Sterling silver cup may be engraved and

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Monticello exclusive

Exquisitely simple

Common wisdom has held that incompetent military commanders and political leaders in Britain must have been to blame

when the British achieved victories against the French and Spanish

Simple assembly required