CALIFORNIA BLOSSOM

I love buying silverware but I'm sure you've all figured that out by now. A woman that I met from the few times I've vendored at Ogilvy told me she had a few sets that belonged to her mother-in-law and some other relatives. This is the first set that she brought me. It was made by the William Rogers Manufacturing Company and also said Original Rogers on the back and so the search began, I looked through thousands of patterns online for many hours and finally found it. California Blossom was made in 1941. It is such a lovely delicate tiny rose pattern ready to adorn the wrist of your mother, sister, best girlfriend, or you. Come and visit me at one of my shows. I've started my 2013 list. I can't promise that this pattern will still be available but there are many others to choose from. Happy New Year to you all! 

HURRICANE SANDY

             The hurricane on October 29th, 2012 left so many people in the tri-state area without homes that it is heartbreaking. I am so grateful that all of my family and friends are safe. We are still without power but I still do have a house to go home to. I spent the day on Monday before the storm, cutting, grinding, drilling and bending spoon and fork parts, I figured if we lost power I could be putting together bracelets. Well, we did lose power and still do not have it. Unfortunately it is so cold in the house that I can't get my fingers to work properly (we're thinking it might be time to buy a generator). So I am hoping that we get power back soon, then with the proper light I can post some happy pictures of the bracelets after they are together. Hoping you are all safe and sound after this tragic event.

CORONATION

This wonderful pattern is called Coronation and was made in 1936 by the Community Silver plate company which is now Oneida. This pattern was made to commemorate the crowning of Edward VIII of England. This event never happened because of Edward abdicating the throne to move to America and marry Wallis Simpson. Last week one of my antique guys had a set of this pattern. It made my day!!!

QUEEN BESS

This beautiful pattern is called "QueenBess" and it was manufactured in 1946 by Oneida Tudor Community Plate. The interesting thing about this silverware is that the Betty Crocker Company had a promotion going and you could collect coupons from certain General Mills products and end up with a setting for eight or twelve. I of course think that this lovely floral design belongs on your finger or your wrist to be admired by all!

MELODY  

This beautiful pattern was manufactured in 1954 by International
Silver Company. There is one large open rose and two small ones between plumed swirls at the top of the handle which is rounded to showcase the rose. I have so many favorite silverware patterns and this one is in my top 10. It is 58 years old and shines up beautifully and looks as if it was made yesterday. I paired this with a light pink and purple floral pillow lampwork bead which enhances the beauty of the vintage silverware.

"PRECIOUS" Knife Handle Lapel Pin

This pattern is called "Precious and was made in 1941 by Rogers International. This was a knife handle, I think it looks wonderful as a necklace with dangles of Swarovski crystals and vintage pearls. This can be worn dressy with a sterling chain or casual with a silk cord. Wear it with jeans and a tank top or a dress to a party or a suit for work. Visit me a one of the shows listed on this site if you'd like one of these for youself or to give as a gift to you mom, sister or best friend.

"Louisiane"

This is one of the Knife Handle Lapel pins that I made last week. I absolutely love these, there are so many wonderful patterns. This one is called "Louisiane" and was made by Rogers in 1938. When my mom and dad got married this was the pattern they picked out. I have so many wonderful memories of holidays at home with all of my relatives and this is the silverware we used. Aren't memories a wonderful thing? I have just started to list these lapel pins on my Etsy site, you can look below at my Etsy mini to see the few that I've listed so far, more to come...