There are many different types of flatware on the market, and the number of designs seems to grow year by year. However, as far as I’m concerned there is nothing better than to buy an original site of antique silver flatware in order to really make your dinner party into a real conversation stopper. There’s something about antique flatware that really reminds me of a bygone era when craftsmanship was still held in high esteem, and by using antique flatware at a dinner party it seems to add an extra air of craftsmanship to the food itself. I like the modern designs too, but for me I will always go antique whenever I can.