On such small items if they insist on names I too would advise the alloy letters. If you look at my pics the "nags head" has the alloy letters because the family wanted a small Dad on it. they are not too obtrusive.

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Rainbow

Quote of the day : To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age.
Amos Bronson Alcott