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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Petite Knives

 

 

While I was polishing some silver last night, I realized I had a Three or More Tuesday right in my hands.  I hope you’ll join our hostess Tam over at The Gypsy’s Corner to see other three or more blog posts.  It’s always interesting!

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You may have heard me say this before, but I love silver.  I really don’t even mind polishing it.  I love OLD silver in particular.    Here is one set I have ~~~~~~~

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And another ~~~~~~~~~        Both of these are by Wm Rogers & Son

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Here is my third display of knives.  I am assuming all of these are butter knives, but if anyone can tell me differently, I’d love to hear your thoughts or knowledge.  What’s up with the curved handle?  Anyone know?

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Some closeup details…

 

Aren’t they so pretty?

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It’s hard to photograph silver but I keep trying

 

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This set isn’t as shiny as the other and have spots I can’t get out.  Does this mean there isn’t as much silver in them?

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Isn’t it odd I have five of each?  Did they come in sets of five?

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So many questions I have today. 

13 comments:

LillyB said...

These are so pretty!! I share your love of these things but I do not enjoy polishing them! I have a very pretty tea pot that I got at a yard sale for $2.00 and it is horrible. I have polished and scrubbed to no avail. Can you recommend anything to help get the black off?
thanks so much!
Lilly

stitching under oaks said...

They are all so pretty. I love the one with the shell detailing. Do you use them? I have some silver butter knives too, but I never think to pull them out and use them.

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Donna,
Oh you have such a beautiful collection of silver petite knives. All lovely my friend.

Have a wonderful day.
~Melissa :)

marmielu said...

Another interesting collection! Do you display them? I particularly like the first photo and the pattern with the shell motif. The twist makes it extra interesting. I have my mother's silver, which is in a lined silver case. Good thing, because I don't like to polish it. The case, however, is a nice piece in it's own right.
Mary Lou

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

What pretty details on those pieces!! :)

Anonymous said...

They are all such delicate patterns. I don't know anything about silver other than it is very pretty.

Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

I started laughing when I saw your post! I thought about when we first met and how you loved polishing silver! YUCK! And I avoid it as long as I can! Mine needs it so badly! Your knives are darling! God Bless you today! Lauralu :)

Domestic Designer said...

I love your collection...so pretty! Are you still doing beans? I thought I would switch to corn and peaches....just to add a little more fun to the mix!LOL Have a great day!

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

You know how much I love silver,of any sort!! Glad you came by,the table is NEW...from Homesense(Homegoods)can you believe it!! Have a good week,Chrissy

Kelley said...

I love your silver knife collection. I like polishing too!
It's so fun to take something dull and make it sparkle and shine. My daughter is in love with the yellow bike on your blog banner.

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Paula@SweetPea said...

I love looking at the beautiful patterns of old silver. It is rewarding to polish and have it look shiny and pretty, even if it only lasts a few weeks. You have a great collection!

Marla said...

Donna, I love polishing silver too. I love your collection of knives. My collection is void of knives. You can see my recent post on the family silver that has recently fallen into my hands. I am new to blogging and I hope you will visit me some time. I am at sevenpalms.blogspot.com Marla