{"title":"Retirement Gifts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eRetirement gift FAQ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"602\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm .5pt 0cm .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eWhat makes a good retirement gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eThe best retirement gifts are ones that feel personal, lasting, and appropriate to the occasion. Fine cutlery, silverware, and engraved pieces are particularly strong choices because they combine craftsmanship with permanence — and because they’re things the recipient will genuinely use and appreciate every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eCan retirement gifts be engraved?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eYes. We offer engraving on a wide range of pieces in our retirement collection, including tankards, photo frames, cutlery canteens, and individual pieces. Engraving typically adds 5–7 working days to your order. Call us on 01458 258 458 to discuss what’s possible before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eWhat is a good retirement gift budget?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eIndividual retirement gifts typically start from around £149 for something beautiful and meaningful. Office collections often pool £300–£600 or more. For truly heirloom pieces — sterling silver, Robbe \u0026amp; Berking, or a full Sheffield canteen — budget from £500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eDo retirement gifts arrive gift-boxed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eMost products in our retirement collection arrive in presentation packaging — ready to give straight from the delivery box. Cutlery sets always arrive boxed. For engraved pieces, please allow additional time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eCan I send a retirement gift directly to the recipient?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eYes. Simply enter the recipient’s address at checkout. Add a personal note in the order comments and we will include it with the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eWhat are the best retirement gifts for women?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eSterling silver photo frames, champagne flutes, and elegant cutlery sets tend to resonate strongly as retirement gifts for women. Our Francis Howard Durham photo frame (from £220) and the Robbe \u0026amp; Berking Martelé champagne flute (£310) are both particularly popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"602\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 451.3pt; border: none; border-top: solid #C8BEA8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #C8BEA8 .25pt; padding: 6.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eWhat are the best retirement gifts for men?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2c2c2a;\"\u003eThe silver plate 1-pint tankard (£375) is one of the most classic retirement gifts for men — particularly when engraved. The Forge de Laguiole Thuya sommelier corkscrew (£185) and the Robbe \u0026amp; Berking sterling silver grill set (from £565) are also standout choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.cutlery.uk.com\/collections\/retirement-gifts.oembed","provider":"Lincoln House Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}