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LancYorkYankee · 26-11-2007, 20:21

I understand that Mick and Mez have ordered this for the Christmas Meet!

Brian

"Americans are familiar with the extravagant holiday gifts offered each year by Neiman Marcus.... But London stores might have finally gained the edge when it comes to over-the-top indulgence this season," reports Cox News Service from across the pond (free registration required).
The Queen's official grocer, a company known as Fortnum & Mason, is selling a high-priced Christmas hamper to mark the store's 300th birthday. To buy one, you'll have to part company with £20,000 — or nearly $41,000.

The three-tiered Tercenturian hamper includes fine wines, beluga caviar, hand-engraved stationery, a vat of lemon curd, two pairs of cashmere socks, a bottle of 1955 vintage port, enough foie gras for 25 people and an array of other epicurean delights.

Then there's the delivery — via horse-drawn cart.

26-11-2007, 20:21	#1
LancYorkYankee Yank in King Art's Court! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Culpeper, Virginia, USA Posts: 1,403 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 265	"High-Priced Christmas Hamper!" I understand that Mick and Mez have ordered this for the Christmas Meet! Brian "Americans are familiar with the extravagant holiday gifts offered each year by Neiman Marcus.... But London stores might have finally gained the edge when it comes to over-the-top indulgence this season," reports Cox News Service from across the pond (free registration required). The Queen's official grocer, a company known as Fortnum & Mason, is selling a high-priced Christmas hamper to mark the store's 300th birthday. To buy one, you'll have to part company with £20,000 — or nearly $41,000. The three-tiered Tercenturian hamper includes fine wines, beluga caviar, hand-engraved stationery, a vat of lemon curd, two pairs of cashmere socks, a bottle of 1955 vintage port, enough foie gras for 25 people and an array of other epicurean delights. Then there's the delivery — via horse-drawn cart. __________________