Today I'm sharing an 'encore' post from January 9, 2010 It was a post for Silver Sunday
These three silvers were thrift shop finds from my Marathon thrfting the last few weeks...
The large tray has not been cleaned at all...It was $2.50 on 1/2 price day. I like the edge detail and think it is a good size for many uses. It has some weight to it but silverplate I'm sure. It does have markings that say Leonard and E P (electroplate?) marked Italy and some other symbols. I tried to get a photo of those but they did not come out.
It is marked Wm Rogers pat. 1904...is that a pattern number? I will have to look it up.
This is a highly collectible silverplated floral pattern called Berwick aka Diana. The pattern dates back to 1904 and is a product of the Art Nouveau period. The pattern features flowers, leaves and vines, very ornate. Berwick was made by International Silver and the pieces are marked with the "Eagle Wm. Rogers Star" mark along with "Pat. 1904".Wow! Interesting information! I have several more pieces I inherited when Gypsy passed away and I will have to get them out.
I'm joining these wonderful parties
Happy Junkin!
Linda
32 comments:
Gorgeous silver pieces. I so need to get mine out and use it more often. Love all of yours. Gorgeous trays and the spoon is stunning. Hugs, marty
So beautiful pieces!!!
Beautiful! I DO Love silver with "Character"... I think it makes it OH so much more fun and less formal(of course it would ALWAYS be formal too), BUT character adds to "Well, It's Character, hehe"!!! Your pieces are wonderful, I have YET to find the RIGHT tray, Hmmmm, I better hunt more!!!
Hugs to you,
Donna
Such lovely peices. That spoon is gorgeous.
Thanks so much for bringing your seasonal recipe to Seasonal Sundays!
- The Tablescaper
Oh and I love your header!!!
- The Tablescaper
Nice finds! I love silver too!! I have done a post on my silver and silverplate, will have to do an update on newer purchases. I especially love the silver spoon from Gypsy, bet she was an interesting person wit a name like that.
Oh I love silver too! Too bad so many people don't think it is worth it because of the cleaning......but is a good thing for us!
Oh, I LOVE that spoon! I've got a couple of marked Oneida and WM Rogers things that are super unique, but wow, that spoon is ornate, and amazing. And that cup is adorable, I haven't see one of those in my area in a long time... So glad I could share Silver Sunday with you!
Your post on finding silver pieces at the thrift store got me thinking. For some reason (not sure why) I've been thinking of adding silver pieces to my Christmas decorating this year and since I don't want to pay for new, I really need to plan a trip to the thrift stores. Wish me luck in my search.
Beautiful Silver! I especially love the spoon.
You found some wonderful pieces! Love the serving spoon...very pretty!
Kristen
Those are some very nice silver pieces, Linda. I didn't even think too much of silver until I started blogging and now I can't get enough.
Hi Linda!
I remember these finds. They are gorgeous and that spoon is my fav! I have got to start gathering my silver to clean and polish for Christmas. Oh boy, a marathon of cleaning silver is in my near future! LOL
Your silver pieces are beautiful!! I have a large serving spoon that was my mothers similar to your spoon!!
Beautiful silver pieces! I too love silver and even enjoy the process of polishing. Have a great week.
Love that serving spoon design...nnd your blog...I'm going to look it over! Thanks for leaving a comment on mine today.
Faye
(wildrosevintage)
Linda, first, I love your new heading pic!!! Too cute, but beautiful! A great blend of both! Second, I love your silver, that spoon alone, ahhh! Third, thank you so much for stopping over, I appreciate your words greatly. I am soo happy that I have met you:)
Wonderful finds! Love the tray. Silver is so wonderful for the holidays.
|Sherry
I'm in LOVE with that serving spoon!
Oh Linda, these are all such beautiful pieces, and I especially love the detail on that oval tray! And I must admit, I'm very intrigued by your stepmother, named Gypsy. Was that her given name, or just a nickname? If I'm being nosy, just ignore this!
What beautiful silver pieces!!
You have some very pretty pieces. I use to have a tray almost identical to the 1st one.
Have a great week.
Each piece is gorgeous, but that spoon really makes my heart sing. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Linda...
Ohhh...I really enjoyed looking at a few of your pretty silver pieces! I think you got a fabulous deal...my goodness! I love the retriculated tray...they always take my eye! Ohh...and the serving spoon that belonged to your step-mother is fabulous! Very ornate...and sooo frenchy looking! I love that! Hehe! Well my friend, thank you so much for sharing this lovely post and your silver treasures with us this week for Sunday Favorites!
Have a wonderful week, my friend!
Chari @Happy To Design
It's all pretty. I'm all about vintage silver with a great patina and some fine detail. Gypsy's serving spoon is THE BEST!!!
You always find such bargains, Linda...the trays are beautiful, but the serving spoon is my favorite, your stepmother has a great eye for pretty silver.
Gorgeous pieces! I hope you use them every day!
You've got some beautiful pieces, Linda.
I love your pieces...so much detail in the trays and the spoon. It was a good day!
XO,
Jane
Nice silver pieces Linda. sandie
Oh, Linda, I LOVE LOVE LOVE silver!!! Your finds are fabulous. I especially love the spoon...the design is stunning.
I have a gorgeous silver tea service....very large tray, about 6 tea/coffee pots, creamer, and sugar. It belonged to my grandmother, and since I always loved it growing up, it found its way to me when she passed away. Sadly, it's packed away in a box right now, as I don't have the display space for it.
But I think silver is totally beyond gorgeous!!
Love,
Patti
I am a little late at getting around this week...sorry. I love silver too! Your peices are beautiful! I love polishing silver.....
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