2. Formal Fine China and Crystal Stemware
Many seniors received porcelain dinnerware and lead crystal glasses as wedding gifts. You likely saved them for special holiday dinners and hand-washed each delicate piece.
Today, adult children host casual gatherings centered around kitchen islands and patio tables. They want durable tableware that is completely dishwasher and microwave safe.
Gold-rimmed china cannot go into a microwave, and fine crystal clouds in automatic dishwashers. Because formal entertaining has declined, complete china sets often sit untouched for decades.
