Showing posts with label silverplate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silverplate. Show all posts
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Time to Think About Christmas!
It's time to start thinking about Christmas, and hopefully I will have time in the next few weeks to add several nice things to my Etsy and eBay listings, including some beautiful holiday items. Meanwhile, I have some great stocking stuffers, along with some fabulous gift ideas. Check my current treasures listed on Etsy, and look for more to come in the next few weeks!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend - Summer's Comin'!
Memorial Day will signal a shift for me from selling my antiques and treasures in local antiques stores to selling individual pieces online via eBay (songwriter57) and Etsy. Look for some great things for sale there... as well as information about my treasures on this blog.
Here are some of my favorites, currently listed on Etsy. Keep watching this blog for frequent updates!
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| Detail of Dresden Plate block - antique quilt - hand stitched! |
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| Antique hand-made Dresden Plate quilt - incredible condition! |
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| Pyrex Homestead Mixing Bowls - set of 4 |
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| 4 Pyrex Homstead Mixing Bowls |
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| Hand-crocheted ccotton placemats - set of 12 - great shape! |
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| Detail of hand-crocheted placemats |
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| Moriage Japanese footed bowl and underplate - could be Nippon |
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| Fostoria American Water Goblets - set of six - MINT condition! |
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| Fostoria American small plate with handles |
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| Multi-colored rhinestone earrings - could be shoe clips, too! |
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| Bakelite pin with rhinestones |
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| Sears Roebuck Pie Server - Silverplate |
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| Bottle Openers - One is Falstaff |
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| Vintage Timex Day/Date Water-resistant Watch - WORKS! |
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| Destino Sterling Silver/Mother-of-Pearl Cufflinks |
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| Silverplate baby fork/spoon set |
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| Capodimonte Italian Porcelain Urns/Vases - set of 2 |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Uncovering the Beauty
I have developed a new fascination with silver. It happened as with most "happy accidents" - I bought a "lot" of items at an estate auction that included more than a dozen pieces of vintage silverplate. Another "lot" included an enormous box of silverplate flatware. For the record, I have never been a fan of polishing silver!
Having said this... I took this pile of blackened ... and I mean black metal, and I began to work. I started with an arsenal of silver polish products from Wal-Mart, and slowly but surely, I developed a "process" for cleaning these pieces. And I discovered that unearthing the sparkling treasure of long ago can be fun! Polishing silver is something like being an archaeologist. By carefully removing the layers added over time, you discover the treasure hidden beneath. So, my English Silver coffee and tea pitchers with matching creamer went from dirty black discards to pieces worthy of gracing any table - even the most elegant wedding reception! This set should sell for $100 or more, but since it does have some wear (and the coffee pot lid needs to be resoldered), I'm asking $30 for the 3-piece set.
The Oneida 3-piece set with pitcher, creamer and sugar, boasts sleek Art Deco lines that make it perfect for any occasion - from traditional to contemporary. Like the first set, this pot's lid needs a solder job, so I'm asking $21.95 for all three pieces.
An English covered butter dish makes any dinner party more festive - and this one is a true beauty! It can be on your table for $22.50.
At the same sale, I found the most amazing chip and dip set. Sitting atop a wooden tray that spins on a wooden pedestal, these three pieces by a California Pottery company (Bell Mfg.) are amazingly impeccable... no chips, scratches or discolorations. This set is in a beautiful aqua color with gold accenting, and features a grape motif. Two dishes come together to form the 15" diameter set. One dish is divided, while the other contains a bowl for dip, complete with lid that has a "branch-like" handle. This is such a great set, and I've seen similar ones for as much as $100 online. This set has SOLD!
And then there was this breadbox. I was not all that thrilled to get it with a "lot" of other items. But on second look, it's really pretty cool. AND... apparently a lot of other people think so, too! It's in pretty good condition and is clearly marked on the bottom: NC Colorware. This bread box is listed online for upwards of $40!!! I would be happy to get $25 for mine. Do you want it?
These items will be appearing at TP Lillie on Main Street in Heber Springs, Arkansas, as space permits ... unless you decide to make them yours before hand! Feel free to call me, comment here, or catch me on Facebook if you are interested in anything seen here - or if you are searching for something in particular. Happy shopping!
Having said this... I took this pile of blackened ... and I mean black metal, and I began to work. I started with an arsenal of silver polish products from Wal-Mart, and slowly but surely, I developed a "process" for cleaning these pieces. And I discovered that unearthing the sparkling treasure of long ago can be fun! Polishing silver is something like being an archaeologist. By carefully removing the layers added over time, you discover the treasure hidden beneath. So, my English Silver coffee and tea pitchers with matching creamer went from dirty black discards to pieces worthy of gracing any table - even the most elegant wedding reception! This set should sell for $100 or more, but since it does have some wear (and the coffee pot lid needs to be resoldered), I'm asking $30 for the 3-piece set.
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| English Silver Tea Server |
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| English Silver 3-piece set - Coffee Server, Tea Server, Creamer |
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| Beautiful details - Coffee Server lid needs to be re-attached |
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| English Silver Coffee/Tea Server set - beautiful lines |
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| 3-piece set - English Silver Coffee/Tea Set |
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| Pineapple finial on lids of each server |
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| English Silver Maker's Mark |
The Oneida 3-piece set with pitcher, creamer and sugar, boasts sleek Art Deco lines that make it perfect for any occasion - from traditional to contemporary. Like the first set, this pot's lid needs a solder job, so I'm asking $21.95 for all three pieces.
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| Oneida Silverplate 3-piece Serving Set |
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| Lid Needs to be re-attached, but is intact |
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| Clean Art Deco Lines suitable for any decor |
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| Beautiful clean lines |
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| Lid and handle detail |
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| Oneida Maker's Mark |
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| English Silverplate Butter Dish with Lid |
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| English Silverplate Butter Dish and Lid |
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| Beautiful lines and details in butter dish lid |
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| Maker's Mark on bottom of butter dish |
At the same sale, I found the most amazing chip and dip set. Sitting atop a wooden tray that spins on a wooden pedestal, these three pieces by a California Pottery company (Bell Mfg.) are amazingly impeccable... no chips, scratches or discolorations. This set is in a beautiful aqua color with gold accenting, and features a grape motif. Two dishes come together to form the 15" diameter set. One dish is divided, while the other contains a bowl for dip, complete with lid that has a "branch-like" handle. This is such a great set, and I've seen similar ones for as much as $100 online. This set has SOLD!
And then there was this breadbox. I was not all that thrilled to get it with a "lot" of other items. But on second look, it's really pretty cool. AND... apparently a lot of other people think so, too! It's in pretty good condition and is clearly marked on the bottom: NC Colorware. This bread box is listed online for upwards of $40!!! I would be happy to get $25 for mine. Do you want it?
These items will be appearing at TP Lillie on Main Street in Heber Springs, Arkansas, as space permits ... unless you decide to make them yours before hand! Feel free to call me, comment here, or catch me on Facebook if you are interested in anything seen here - or if you are searching for something in particular. Happy shopping!
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