“It’s nothing, dear. Finish your peas, then help your father clear the table. There’s no need for the hammer, Beatrice. The door’s open. Come on in and join us if you like.”

“Gertrude, you weasel. Did you think the news wouldn’t get back to me? Did you think I’d just let you get away with it?”

“Get away with what, Bea? Why, I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Oh ho ho, don’t you play coy with me. I thought I made myself perfectly clear when you and your rabble first moved into this neighborhood. I throw the fancy dinner parties around here. ME. Not you.”

“Well, I wouldn’t really call it a ‘fancy’ dinner party. It was rather a lovely little get together, though.”

“Oh, I heard. Your meal was quite the talk of the knitting circle, you treacherous minx. Everyone just went on and on about the food, the wine, and the witty conversation. I might have believed it was ‘just a get-together’ if Marsha hadn’t mentioned the flatware.”

“Really? Did she mention the Oneida 65 Piece Flatware Collection I purchased? She is so thoughtful! I really had a hard time choosing between the Stafford or the Chandler sets. Both came with place settings for 12, including serving spoon and fork, sugar spoon, butter knife, and pierced serving spoon. And all in a gorgeous wooden caddy, unlike some other, more low-grade sets. Your set, for instance.”

“YOU DARE MOCK MY FLATWARE?!”

“Well, you know, the Stafford or Chandler set isn’t just some super-mega-ultra bargain store buy. These are the kind of sets you find at Macy’s. These are finely crafted 18/0 stainless steel. Dishwasher safe, too. And what a steal! In comparison to other flatware sets at the price, these definitely come out on top. It was so hard to choose whether to grab the modern design of the Stafford or the classically European look of the Chandler, I just bought both! So, while maybe you USED to be the Dinner Party Queen of Parkwood Terrace, that doesn’t seem to be the case any longer. Funny how times change.”

“THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT, GERTIE. Not around here. You want to serve twelve people with high-quality flatware, you have to go through me first.”

“Huh. Well, then, how do you think we should best settle this? Dueling Dinner Parties? Death By Chocolate?”

“Oh, no. You’re not getting off that easy. We’re going old school. Bake-off. High noon. Lyndon B. Johnson Gymnasium. Let’s finish this little rivalry once and for all.”

Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

Chandler Features:

• Uniquely squared spoon bowls give this forged flatware pattern a decidedly European look
• Gently flared handles bring balance and poise to your tabletop presentation
• 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware, Chromium: 18%, No Nickel
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Dishwasher Safe
• Finish: Polished

Chandler Dimensions:

• 12 Salad Forks: 7” (L) x 1” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Dinner Forks: 8” (L) x 1” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Dinner Knives: 9 1/2” (L) x 1” (W) – Weight 4oz.
• 12 Dinner Spoons: 7” (L) x 1 1/2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Teaspoons: 6 1/2” (L) x 1 1/4” (W)- Weight 2oz.
• Serving Spoon: 8 3/4” (L) x 2” (W) – Weight 4oz.
• Sugar Spoon: 6 1/2” (L) x 1” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Butter Knife: 7” (L) x 1/2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Serving Fork: 9” (L) x 1 3/4” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Pierced Serving Spoon: 8 3/4” (L) x 2” (W) – Weight 4oz.
• Wooden Storage Caddy: 15 1/2” (L) x 11” (W) x 2” (T)

Chandler Additional Photos:

• Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Teaspoon, Dinner Spoon, Dinner Knife
• 64 Piece Flatware in Wooden Storage Caddy
• Serving Fork, Serving Spoon, Pierced Serving Spoon, Sugar Spoon, Butter Knife
• Box
• Wooden Storage Caddy

Stafford Features:

• Stafford balances form and shape with a clean, full bodied handle
• Designed to be appropriate for everyday dining and special occasions
• 18/0 Stainless Steel, Chromium: 18%, No Nickel
• Dishwasher Safe
• Finish: Satin

Stafford Dimensions:

• 12 Salad Forks: 7 1/2” (L) x 1” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Dinner Forks: 8” (L) x 1 1/4” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Dinner Knives: 9 3/4” (L) x 3/4” (W) – Weight 6oz.
• 12 Dinner Spoons: 7 1/2” (L) x 1 1/2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• 12 Teaspoons: 6 1/2” (L) x 1 1/2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Serving Spoon: 9 1/2” (L) x 2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Sugar Spoon: 6 1/2” (L) x 1 1/2” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Butter Knife: 7 1/2” (L) x 3/4” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Serving Fork: 9 1/2” (L) x 1 3/4” (W) – Weight 2oz.
• Pierced Serving Spoon: 9 1/2” (L) x 2” (W)- Weight 2oz.
• Wooden Storage Caddy: 15 1/2” (L) x 11” (W) x 2” (H)

Stafford Additional Photos:

• Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Teaspoon, Dinner Spoon, Dinner Knife
• 64 Piece Flatware in Wooden Storage Caddy
• Serving Fork, Serving Spoon, Pierced Serving Spoon, Sugar Spoon, Butter Knife
• Box
• Wooden Storage Caddy

In the box: (Choose Either Chandler or Stafford Style)

• 12 Salad Forks
• 12 Dinner Forks
• 12 Dinner Knives
• 12 Dinner Spoons
• 12 Teaspoons
• Serving Spoon
• Sugar Spoon
• Butter Knife
• Serving Fork
• Pierced Serving Spoon
• Wooden Storage Caddy