FEATURE/Gorham Chantilly celebrates a century this month.LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--July 26, 1995--The country's most popular sterling silver flatware pattern marks its first century in less than a week. Gorham's Chantilly passes its milestone on Sunday, July 30. On that date in 1895, the company's well-known silver designer, William Codman, was granted a design patent. But of the more than 50 flatware patterns Codman designed in his 23-year career at Gorham, this one has best stood the test of time. The pattern was called Chantilly in honor of Louis XV's famous palace of the same name just northeast of Paris. Even a century after it was first issued, the pattern continues to be Gorham's best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best sterling flatware pattern. To date, Gorham has sold more than 2 million pieces, and still offers more pieces of Chantilly than in any other pattern. Long a favorite of brides-to-be, and the family silver most often passed from mother to daughter, Chantilly is also the official flatware of Air Force One. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Alice Kolator, entertaining and etiquette etiquette, name for the codes of rules governing social or diplomatic intercourse. These codes vary from the more or less flexible laws of social usage (differing according to local customs or taboos) to the rigid conventions of court and military circles, and they consultant for Lenox Brands which today markets Gorham, Chantilly's success is due to the way it blends tradition with a modern look. "The design reconciles Rococo Revival style with cleaner, more modern lines. "The pattern's enormous success reaffirms the timelessness and elegance of classic design in our homes," she said. "Chantilly has enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island. heads of state and young brides alike." To kick off the anniversary, Gorham is conducting a nationwide pursuit -- "The Gorham Search for Chantilly Moments and Memories" -- to identify families with the pattern with unique stories to tell. Those with tales of how Chantilly graced their tables at holidays long ago can write to Gorham Chantilly, P.O. Box 3333, Princeton, N.J. 08543. Valuable anniversary serving pieces will be offered to owners with the most interesting stories. -0- For photography, more information, or to arrange an interview with an expert, please call Maria Pignataro at 609/895-0200, x 407. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: A photo of a six piece serving embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. with commemorative stamp A commemorative stamp is a postage stamp issued to honor or commemorate a place, event or person. Most postal services of the world issue several of these each year, often holding first day of issue ceremonies at locations connected with the subjects. is available from Business Wire. To receive the photo file please call 212/575-2737 and ask for Meyer Goldberg, ext. 249 or Chris Holroyd Chris Holroyd (born 24 October1986) is an English professional football player who currently plays as a striker for Chester City. Starting out in the Crewe Alexandra academy, Holroyd was a mainstay in the highly rated youth set-up. , ext. 246. CONTACT: Gillespie, Lawrenceville Maria Pignataro, 609/895-0200, x 407 or Lenox, Lawrenceville Alice Kolator, 609/844-1467 |
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