Gift Details
Recipient Information
Recipient: Ann M. Veneman, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Gift Information
Value: $1050.00
Year Received: 2002
Date Received: NA
Gift Description
Flatware Set: A twenty- four piece set of sterling silver flatware made in Uzbekistan. Configured as a service for six, the service consists of six each dinner knives, dinner forks, oval soup spoons and small coffee spoons. Markings include ``.925,'' ``OYK,'' and a pyramid of 12 stars with the letter ``K.'' Total weight (to include the stainless steel blades on the knives) is 1,640 grams. An accompanying card describes the set having been produced in Uzbekistan. It is fitted in a mahogany case. Received-- February 10, 2002. Appraised value: $1,050.00. Approved for official use and is on display in the Office of the Secretary.
Justification
Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government