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Any of the following would be more appropriate. THe quote is from the web page description:

With no established aristocracy to follow, early Americans were free to define gracious living on their own. While the social patterns mirrored those of England and France, the designs of the colonial era have a character and charm that are distinctly American.

American Federal
There is a similar pattern called Fairfax

1810

Pointed Antique

Williamsburg Shell

Pointed Antique could be engraved with the Presidential Seal, although it would probably get filched.

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Here’s some serving pieces, some of which I’ve never heard of: butter pick?

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