Silverware Chests

There are many silverware chests on the market these days. They are chests which are used to hold fancier silverware. The chests are lined with felt or cloth to keep the silverware shiny. They hold quite a lot of cutlery and are often given as wedding presents. The silverware is usually kept for dinner parties or special occasions and the chests are great heirlooms to pass down through generations.

Most chests are made from wood with oak, ash and poplar being the most popular. They are kiln dried to prevent the wood warping and splitting. Miter and tenon joints ensure the box is strong and long lasting and add an aesthetic quality to the chest. Chests are airtight to stop the silverware getting rusty. The knives, forks and spoons should be kept in its own section to keep it secure and stop it from moving around. It also stops the cutlery from rubbing against each other. When not in use it is important to keep the box closed to keep the lining and silverware safe from damage.

The Reed and Barton Bristol Grande Mahogany Flatware Chest has two drawers and a lid and should have plenty of room to hold all of your silverware. It has been stained and then hand rubbed for a beautiful finish and is lined with silversmith’s cloth which is designed to prevent tarnishing. It can hold up to 250 pieces altogether. The top drawer has thinner compartments and the bottom drawer has wider ones. The decorative brass handles add extra interest to the box and really finish it off nicely. Reed and Barton are experts in silverware and have a large range of flatware chests. They have been trading since 1824 and focus on design excellence and high quality.

The next step up from a chest is the silverware cabinet. Wallace Silversmiths are the manufacturers of a beautiful silverware cabinet.  It holds enough cutlery for 12 people in the storage chest on top of the cabinet. The other three large compartments are for glasses, china or other tableware. The inside is lined with black velvet and the cabinet is made with a dark mahogany wood. The only assembly required is to bolt on the legs. Wallace Silversmiths is based in New England and have been trading since 1835.

It is possible to get an engraved plate for your chest. Many stockist sell them, but if yours doesn’t they are easy enough to find. If you are purchasing a chest as a gift, an engraved plate makes it a bit more special and if the chest ends up getting passed down through generations, everyone will remember where it came from and why it was bought. In order to keep the chest in heirloom condition it is important to look after it. The outside of silverware chests should be wiped clean with a damp cloth and no soap should be used at all.