The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
drawer in the sideboard.

First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But again, I
don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.

Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the pic.

https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg

Here's the rest of the silverwa

https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg

Not touched in years, and not tarnished!

Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest? Or
could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap over the
knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks, spoons, all the
other stuff on the bottom of the chest?

At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
Pattern "Old Charleston".

http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston

Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.

Jill

On Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:28 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
>don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
>drawer in the sideboard.
>
>First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
>Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But again, I
>don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.
>
>Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the pic.
>
>https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg
>
>Here's the rest of the silverwa
>
>https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg
>
>Not touched in years, and not tarnished!
>
>Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest? Or
>could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap over the
>knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks, spoons, all the
>other stuff on the bottom of the chest?

Probably a combination of the chest and the plastic wrap sealing the
atmosphere out, however it's most likely due to your central AC
keeping humidity low, and also that the pieces haven't been handled,
acid in ones skin make starting points for tarnish. I could see some
tarnish in the recesses of one knife handle. I can't really tell in
the second picture as it's small and I couldn't find a way to enlarge
it.

>At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
>Pattern "Old Charleston".

I think it's a very attractive pattern, not overy gaudly like much of
the older European sets, and not ultra modern like some I've seen that
remind me of Picasso's cubic style... it's a very nice set, enjoy!
>
>http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston
>
>Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
>within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.
>
>Jill

Fate.

"jmcquown" wrote in message news
The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
drawer in the sideboard.

First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But again, I
don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.

Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the pic.

https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg

Here's the rest of the silverwa

https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg

Not touched in years, and not tarnished!

Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest? Or
could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap over the
knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks, spoons, all the
other stuff on the bottom of the chest?

At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
Pattern "Old Charleston".

http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston

Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.

Jill

==

They are all lovely!



--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

On 4/20/2017 12:58 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:28 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
>> don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
>> drawer in the sideboard.
>>
>> First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
>> Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But again, I
>> don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.
>>
>> Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the pic.
>>
>> https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg
>>
>> Here's the rest of the silverwa
>>
>> https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg
>>
>> Not touched in years, and not tarnished!
>>
>> Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest? Or
>> could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap over the
>> knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks, spoons, all the
>> other stuff on the bottom of the chest?
>
> Probably a combination of the chest and the plastic wrap sealing the
> atmosphere out, however it's most likely due to your central AC
> keeping humidity low, and also that the pieces haven't been handled,
> acid in ones skin make starting points for tarnish. I could see some
> tarnish in the recesses of one knife handle. I can't really tell in
> the second picture as it's small and I couldn't find a way to enlarge
> it.
>
Oh, there's a bit of tarnish in the recesses of each piece. But I was
expecting a *lot* more tarnish. This silver flatware has been in many
places where there was no AC. Trust me, Mom didn't sit around polishing
it.

>> At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
>> Pattern "Old Charleston".
>
> I think it's a very attractive pattern, not overy gaudly like much of
> the older European sets, and not ultra modern like some I've seen that
> remind me of Picasso's cubic style... it's a very nice set, enjoy!
>>
I agree, it's a nice pattern. Not like my grandma's green Chelsea Bird
china. That stuff was so garish it made me cringe!

>> http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston
>>
>> Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
>> within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Fate.
>
Quite a coincidence. The Antique Cupboard web site has a set of this
same silverware pattern, service for 12 in a different wooden box,
priced at just over $2000.

A single 4-piece place setting at the link above (beverlybremer.com) is
listed at $139. I seriously doubt I could get that much for it.

Jill

On 4/20/2017 1:39 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "jmcquown" wrote in message news > The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
> don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
> drawer in the sideboard.
>
> At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
> Pattern "Old Charleston".
>
> http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston
>
> Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
> within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> They are all lovely!
>
Thanks. Mom did a nice job selecting a pattern that isn't too garish.

Jill

On Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:06:01 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 4/20/2017 12:58 PM, wrote:
>> On Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:28 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this up. I
>>> don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig it out of the
>>> drawer in the sideboard.
>>>
>>> First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
>>> Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But again, I
>>> don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.
>>>
>>> Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the pic.
>>>
>>> https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg
>>>
>>> Here's the rest of the silverwa
>>>
>>> https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg
>>>
>>> Not touched in years, and not tarnished!
>>>
>>> Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest? Or
>>> could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap over the
>>> knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks, spoons, all the
>>> other stuff on the bottom of the chest?
>>
>> Probably a combination of the chest and the plastic wrap sealing the
>> atmosphere out, however it's most likely due to your central AC
>> keeping humidity low, and also that the pieces haven't been handled,
>> acid in ones skin make starting points for tarnish. I could see some
>> tarnish in the recesses of one knife handle. I can't really tell in
>> the second picture as it's small and I couldn't find a way to enlarge
>> it.
>>
>Oh, there's a bit of tarnish in the recesses of each piece. But I was
>expecting a *lot* more tarnish. This silver flatware has been in many
>places where there was no AC. Trust me, Mom didn't sit around polishing
>it.
>
>>> At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the 1950's.
>>> Pattern "Old Charleston".
>>
>> I think it's a very attractive pattern, not overy gaudly like much of
>> the older European sets, and not ultra modern like some I've seen that
>> remind me of Picasso's cubic style... it's a very nice set, enjoy!
>>>
>I agree, it's a nice pattern. Not like my grandma's green Chelsea Bird
>china. That stuff was so garish it made me cringe!
>
>>> http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...old-charleston
>>>
>>> Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd live
>>> within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver pattern.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Fate.
>>
>Quite a coincidence. The Antique Cupboard web site has a set of this
>same silverware pattern, service for 12 in a different wooden box,
>priced at just over $2000.
>
>A single 4-piece place setting at the link above (beverlybremer.com) is
>listed at $139. I seriously doubt I could get that much for it.
>
>Jill


It only tarnishes when exposed to chemicals in the air, those cutlery
chests did a good job of keeping it untarnished, I've never bothered
with saran wrap and mine is perfect.

I noticed after I bought this condo that decorative silver which is
out and exposed only needs cleaning about once a year. I figure it
must be something to do with living in a concrete building, because I
never lived anywhere else that it didn't need cleaning far more often.

If you pay the extra for Goddards Long Term silver cleaning liquid, it
really does put Hagertys in the shade.

On 4/20/2017 12:59 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 20 Apr 2017 09:30:28a, jmcquown told us...
>
>> The thread about home remedies and cleaning silver brought this
>> up. I don't use the sterling silver flatware. But I did go dig
>> it out of the drawer in the sideboard.
>>
>> First of all, it's stored in a Naken's *Tarnish Proof* Silverware
>> Chest, out of Chicago. I never noticed that label before. But
>> again, I don't use this silverware. Mom only used it on holidays.
>>
>> Here's the label on the box. I moved the knives over to take the
>> pic.
>>
>> https://s17.postimg.org/7k5xnm2an/label.jpg
>>
>> Here's the rest of the silverwa
>>
>> https://s16.postimg.org/xz6496rfp/silverware.jpg
>>
>> Not touched in years, and not tarnished!
>>
>> Should I give credit to the Naken's Tarnish Proof Silver Chest?
>> Or could it be because mother had placed a sheet of plastic wrap
>> over the knives on the lid of the chest and also over the forks,
>> spoons, all the other stuff on the bottom of the chest?
>>
>> At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the
>> 1950's. Pattern "Old Charleston".
>>
>> http://www.beverlybremer.com/sterlin...rogers/old-cha
>> rleston
>>
>> Isn't that odd? I don't believe my mother ever imagined she'd
>> live within 130 miles of Charleston when she chose that silver
>> pattern.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> Most silver chests were lined in some brand of "silver cloth". The
> cloth was inpregnated with microscopic particles of silver that was ble
> to thwart the tarnish from the actual silverware.
>
That's entirely possible. I have no idea what the cloth lining of this
chest is made of. It's soft, feels like some sort of felt. It may well
have been treated with something. At least 66 years ago.

> The most poplar brand of cloth that I know of is Pacific Silver Cloth.
> The company also make storage bags to hold serving pieces and other
> larger items.
>
> My grandparents had given my parents a set of sterling flatware called
> "Francis I" for their wedding and was stored in a large silver chest
> that stood on legs. All the other sterling and silver plate was store
> in Paciic Silver Cloth bags. Nothing was tarnished when I removd it.
>
> http://tinypic.com/r/j13da8/9
>
Wayne, that is gorgeous silver!

I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.

Those silverware chests on legs were really pretty pieces of furniture.

Jill

It seems like sterling isn't on bride lists much anymore...living is more casual than
it used to be, except for those who are in the higher income brackets. That is what
it feels like, anyway.

Pacific Silver Cloth is available at most fabric shops, usually kept out of the way like
interfacing, etc. I wrapped all my big serving pieces in it before storing them in those
vacuum bags. Before I had that brainstorm, I had wrapped each piece in plastic
wrap which did a pretty good job, but wasn't 100% perfect.

My flatware is in a regular flatware storage chest which is lined with silvercloth. Many
of the vintage and antique pieces of dining room storage furniture pieces have flatware
drawers lined with silvercloth.

N.

Replacements, Ltd. in North Carolina can probably find pieces you
are missing, if you want them. Look for their website.

N.

On 2017-04-21 6:42 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
> It seems like sterling isn't on bride lists much anymore...living is more casual than
> it used to be, except for those who are in the higher income brackets. That is what
> it feels like, anyway.
>
That has also affected the antiques trade and here I'm talking about
stuff well over the 100year old definition. In the UK, the bottom has
dropped out of the market. People don't want to be bothered with looking
after old stuff.
Graham

On Friday, April 21, 2017 at 8:42:51 AM UTC-4, Nancy2 wrote:
> It seems like sterling isn't on bride lists much anymore...living is more casual than
> it used to be, except for those who are in the higher income brackets. That is what
> it feels like, anyway.

I feel so cutting-edge. Never wanted silver or good china. I
wish I could remember exactly what my first husband and I ended
up with for dinnerware. I recall it was beige with some sort of
narrow brown stripe around, and a matte finish.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton

On 2017-04-21 10:02 AM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-04-21 6:42 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>> It seems like sterling isn't on bride lists much anymore...living is
>> more casual than
>> it used to be, except for those who are in the higher income
>> brackets. That is what
>> it feels like, anyway.
>>
> That has also affected the antiques trade and here I'm talking about
> stuff well over the 100year old definition. In the UK, the bottom has
> dropped out of the market. People don't want to be bothered with looking
> after old stuff.

In the good old days the wealthy people had silverware and hired help
and/or lots of kids to clean it. They also had larger rooms and places
to store it. Moreover, tastes change. People these days don't like
those ornate silver patterns. They prefer contemporary patterns with
sleeker lines and they appreciate the lack of care required for
stainless flatware.

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
>I feel so cutting-edge. Never wanted silver or good china. I
>wish I could remember exactly what my first husband and I ended
>up with for dinnerware. I recall it was beige with some sort of
>narrow brown stripe around, and a matte finish.

Sounds like you're describing his um, anatomy. LOL

On 4/21/2017 8:44 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
> Replacements, Ltd. in North Carolina can probably find pieces you
> are missing, if you want them. Look for their website.
>
> N.
>
I'm not missing any pieces.

Jill

On 2017-04-20 9:00 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
> have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.

Most carving sets are useless. We were given a Gerber carving set when
as a wedding present. It was useless. My wife thought I should have a
nice stag handled carving set and was upset that I was not excited when
I was gifted with one. It turned out to be useless. I like to use my
Henckels carving knife and fork. For some reason, she doesn't think that
set is appropriate.


Heaven forbid my wife kicks the bucket before I do. There three or four
incomplete silverware sets that will go on the market. She has inherited
silverware from her grandmother, from an aunt and a sort of aunt.


>
> Those silverware chests on legs were really pretty pieces of furniture.
>
> Jill

On 4/21/2017 11:46 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 4/21/2017 8:44 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>> Replacements, Ltd. in North Carolina can probably find pieces you
>> are missing, if you want them. Look for their website.
>>
>> N.
>>
> I'm not missing any pieces.
>
> Jill

What I meant to say was, not having the carving set is no big deal. I'm
planning to sell the silver, not add to it! I'm looking around for
local appraisers. So far I've gotten two recommendations (from Dataw
residents) that qualify as "local". The other recommendations are for
me to drive to a place in Atlanta or yes, to Replacements, LTD in North
Carolina. Uh... I wasn't planning on taking a road trip.

As far as replacements.com goes, they highly inflate the value of
everything. I used them to try to put a price on the Chelsea Bird china
I had. Someone wisely advised yesterday, if you want a realistic
valuation, take their price then divide by four.

Jill

On 4/21/2017 11:58 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2017-04-20 9:00 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
>> have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.
>
> Most carving sets are useless. We were given a Gerber carving set when
> as a wedding present. It was useless. My wife thought I should have a
> nice stag handled carving set and was upset that I was not excited when
> I was gifted with one. It turned out to be useless. I like to use my
> Henckels carving knife and fork. For some reason, she doesn't think that
> set is appropriate.
>
I think those carving sets belong to an era where the meat was carved
*at the table*. Is that where you carve, say, a roast? I carve (for
example) standing rib roast on a cutting board in the kitchen, not at
the table.

Jill

On 4/21/2017 12:19 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 4/21/2017 11:58 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2017-04-20 9:00 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
>>> have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.
>>
>> Most carving sets are useless. We were given a Gerber carving set when
>> as a wedding present. It was useless. My wife thought I should have a
>> nice stag handled carving set and was upset that I was not excited when
>> I was gifted with one. It turned out to be useless. I like to use my
>> Henckels carving knife and fork. For some reason, she doesn't think that
>> set is appropriate.
>>
> I think those carving sets belong to an era where the meat was carved
> *at the table*. Is that where you carve, say, a roast? I carve (for
> example) standing rib roast on a cutting board in the kitchen, not at
> the table.

And why would YOU even bother to cook a standing rib roast? You eat 3-4
ounces of meat and a few brussel sprouts. (based on past posts and pics)

overkill.

On 4/21/2017 10:02 AM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-04-21 6:42 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>> It seems like sterling isn't on bride lists much anymore...living is
>> more casual than
>> it used to be, except for those who are in the higher income
>> brackets. That is what
>> it feels like, anyway.
>>
> That has also affected the antiques trade and here I'm talking about
> stuff well over the 100year old definition. In the UK, the bottom has
> dropped out of the market. People don't want to be bothered with looking
> after old stuff.
> Graham

I have sets of China from both my mother and grandmother. A few pieces
are on display in the hutch, but have not been used in many years. They
require more care and have to be hand washed.

I have no idea where they will end up as our kids and grandkids have no
interest in them. Most likely be sold for pennies in an estate sale
some day.

On 2017-04-21 12:19 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 4/21/2017 11:58 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2017-04-20 9:00 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
>>> have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.
>>
>> Most carving sets are useless. We were given a Gerber carving set when
>> as a wedding present. It was useless. My wife thought I should have a
>> nice stag handled carving set and was upset that I was not excited when
>> I was gifted with one. It turned out to be useless. I like to use my
>> Henckels carving knife and fork. For some reason, she doesn't think that
>> set is appropriate.
>>
> I think those carving sets belong to an era where the meat was carved
> *at the table*. Is that where you carve, say, a roast? I carve (for
> example) standing rib roast on a cutting board in the kitchen, not at
> the table.

We generally carve at the table. My Henckles carving knife does a much
better job of carving. IMO a fancy stag handle does not make it more
suitable for company.

On 4/21/2017 4:34 PM, Dave Smith wrote:

>> I think those carving sets belong to an era where the meat was carved
>> *at the table*. Is that where you carve, say, a roast? I carve (for
>> example) standing rib roast on a cutting board in the kitchen, not at
>> the table.
>
> We generally carve at the table. My Henckles carving knife does a much
> better job of carving. IMO a fancy stag handle does not make it more
> suitable for company.
>

You see carving at the table on TV where day stands at the head and
makes it a big event.

I find it much easier to do in the kitchen where I have a cutting board
at the ready and a warm plate to put the meat on. This is especially
tru where it is best to cut off a large piece and then cut it to smaller
portions.

Years ago the was the "Beef & Beer" pub we went to at times. They had a
big steamship round and the carver wore his whites and the tall hat and
carved the meat for your sandwich. Nice show and really good beef too.

On 4/21/2017 1:46 PM, Gary wrote:
> On 4/21/2017 12:19 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 4/21/2017 11:58 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2017-04-20 9:00 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm going to pout a bit. I don't have the carving set. But hey, I do
>>>> have the cake server. Okay, I can cheer up a bit.
>>>
>>> Most carving sets are useless. We were given a Gerber carving set when
>>> as a wedding present. It was useless. My wife thought I should have a
>>> nice stag handled carving set and was upset that I was not excited when
>>> I was gifted with one. It turned out to be useless. I like to use my
>>> Henckels carving knife and fork. For some reason, she doesn't think that
>>> set is appropriate.
>>>
>> I think those carving sets belong to an era where the meat was carved
>> *at the table*. Is that where you carve, say, a roast? I carve (for
>> example) standing rib roast on a cutting board in the kitchen, not at
>> the table.
>
> And why would YOU even bother to cook a standing rib roast? You eat 3-4
> ounces of meat and a few brussel sprouts. (based on past posts and pics)
>
> overkill.
>
Because I happen to *love* standing rib roast? Doesn't matter how much
I eat in one sitting. It's delicious. I cook it no more than medium
rare, lean towards rare. Reheats easily. Freezes easily and when
reheated is still not overcooked. Oh, and the bones make excellent beef
stock.

Jill

On 2017-04-21 4:43 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/21/2017 4:34 PM, Dave Smith wrote:

>> We generally carve at the table. My Henckles carving knife does a much
>> better job of carving. IMO a fancy stag handle does not make it more
>> suitable for company.
>>
>
> You see carving at the table on TV where day stands at the head and
> makes it a big event.

It was never a big event in my family, or in my wife's. It was just the
way it was done. However, if we have a lot of people over I prefer to do
it in the kitchen. Aside from making things run more smoothly, I get to
eat relatively undisturbed. If you do it at the table you are just
starting to get yours at long last and it may be time to start serving
seconds.



>
> I find it much easier to do in the kitchen where I have a cutting board
> at the ready and a warm plate to put the meat on. This is especially
> tru where it is best to cut off a large piece and then cut it to smaller
> portions.
>
> Years ago the was the "Beef & Beer" pub we went to at times. They had a
> big steamship round and the carver wore his whites and the tall hat and
> carved the meat for your sandwich. Nice show and really good beef too.

Jill, you don't drive to NC, you get instructions on shipping. Just ask them what they
would pay you for it. Probably not much, but it may be more than a local offer.

N.

On 2017-04-22 5:22 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>>>> At any rate, it's sterling. Roger's Silver Company, circa the
>>>> 1950's. Pattern "Old Charleston".
>
> I really like the older silver patters and would never consider a
> contemporary patter. your Old Charleston is really very pretty.

Some of the older patterns are nice. My wife's parents had a rat tail
pattern. It had nice smooth lines and a nice feel to it. Many others
are just too danged ornate for my taste. I guess the reason stores carry
so many different patterns is that different people have different tastes.

On 4/22/2017 9:30 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>
> As someone once said, there's no accounting for taste. There are
> probably as many different patterns of china and crystal as there are
> of silver. More importantly, however, patterns of one type of article
> should coordinate with the others. Unfortunately, a lot people don't
> rezlize that and end up making terible choices when choosing disparate
> patters of flatware, dishware, and glassware.
>

I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was different, all
nice. The owner said many of them wee donated.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
>granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was different, all
>nice. The owner said many of them were donated.

Our every day dishes are like that... if we used them for company
guests would likely leave a donation. In fact our everyday dinnerware
is often paper plates. We don't care if plates don't match., so long
as they're clean.... and paper plates are sterile.

Martha likes to do that mismatched service often. I like the way it looks when it
is done right.

N.

On 4/22/2017 10:03 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
> granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was different, all
> nice. The owner said many of them wee donated.


sounds like donated from Ireland or Scotland.

On 4/22/2017 11:00 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sat 22 Apr 2017 07:03:10p, Ed Pawlowski told us...
>
>> On 4/22/2017 9:30 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> As someone once said, there's no accounting for taste. There are
>>> probably as many different patterns of china and crystal as
>>> there are of silver. More importantly, however, patterns of one
>>> type of article should coordinate with the others.
>>> Unfortunately, a lot people don't rezlize that and end up making
>>> terible choices when choosing disparate patters of flatware,
>>> dishware, and glassware.
>>>
>>
>> I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
>> granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was
>> different, all nice. The owner said many of them wee donated.
>
> That's still common in many homes in the UK, much less common in the US
> except durng the Victorian era.. Beautifully decorated cups and
> saucers were collected and hand down from generations. However. not
> usually a part of a set of china. They definitely have a charm.
>
My maternal grandmother collected bone china tea cups (with saucers).
None were part of a set. Yes, they're charming.

Jill

On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:27:06 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:
snip
>My maternal grandmother collected bone china tea cups (with saucers).
>None were part of a set. Yes, they're charming.
>
>Jill

I love watching NCISLA and checking out Hettie's bone china tea cups
and pots. She has gorgeous one, seemingly a different one for each
episode
Janet US

On 4/23/2017 10:39 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:27:06 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
> snip
>> My maternal grandmother collected bone china tea cups (with saucers).
>> None were part of a set. Yes, they're charming.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I love watching NCISLA and checking out Hettie's bone china tea cups
> and pots. She has gorgeous one, seemingly a different one for each
> episode
> Janet US
>
I haven't paid much attention to that show so I don't know who Hettie is.

These are the tea cups I have sitting out now. I've swapped them out
over the years... got a whole box of them, all nicely wrapped in old
dish rags. LOL

https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg

The pink striped cup with the deep saucer in the middle is my great
grandfather's Musache cup. LOL

I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
whimsicle.

Jill

On 4/22/2017 10:03 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
> granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was different, all
> nice. The owner said many of them wee donated.

My aunt, who is 93, said it's all the rage these days, according to her
daughter/my cousin. Non matching teacups. At fancy luncheons,
receptions and such. Places where they serve tea.

Here's a pic of my non-matched teacups.

https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg

I think my aunt was suggesting I host luncheons or something, as a way
to use them. Sorry, but I don't hang in that circle. Heck, I don't
have a circle. The teacups just sit there in the living room.
Sometimes I swap them out. I've got a whole 'nuther box of grandma's
teacups. LOL

Jill

On 4/23/2017 8:15 AM, Gary wrote:
> On 4/22/2017 10:03 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> I was at a Victorian tea house today to take photographs at my
>> granddaughter's bridal shower. Every cup and saucer was different, all
>> nice. The owner said many of them wee donated.
>
>
> sounds like donated from Ireland or Scotland.
>
>
>
A typo, but likely not far off.

Just so happens these tea cups are all from the UK

https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg

Jill

On 4/23/2017 11:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 4/23/2017 10:39 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:27:06 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>> snip
>>> My maternal grandmother collected bone china tea cups (with saucers).
>>> None were part of a set. Yes, they're charming.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I love watching NCISLA and checking out Hettie's bone china tea cups
>> and pots. She has gorgeous one, seemingly a different one for each
>> episode
>> Janet US
>>
> I haven't paid much attention to that show so I don't know who Hettie is.
>
> These are the tea cups I have sitting out now. I've swapped them out
> over the years... got a whole box of them, all nicely wrapped in old
> dish rags. LOL
>
> https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg
>
> The pink striped cup with the deep saucer in the middle is my great
> grandfather's Musache cup. LOL
>
> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
> whimsicle.
>
> Jill

All nice, but I like the one on the far right best. Rarely use a cup
though, my morning tea is in a mug. No bags, always a good loose tea.

On 4/23/2017 11:27 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/23/2017 11:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 4/23/2017 10:39 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:27:06 -0400, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>> snip
>>>> My maternal grandmother collected bone china tea cups (with saucers).
>>>> None were part of a set. Yes, they're charming.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> I love watching NCISLA and checking out Hettie's bone china tea cups
>>> and pots. She has gorgeous one, seemingly a different one for each
>>> episode
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> I haven't paid much attention to that show so I don't know who Hettie is.
>>
>> These are the tea cups I have sitting out now. I've swapped them out
>> over the years... got a whole box of them, all nicely wrapped in old
>> dish rags. LOL
>>
>> https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg
>>
>> The pink striped cup with the deep saucer in the middle is my great
>> grandfather's Musache cup. LOL
>>
>> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
>> whimsicle.
>>
>> Jill
>
> All nice, but I like the one on the far right best.

The cup and saucer on the far right is the crest of the Clan MacCloud.
Ever see the movie "Highlander"?

https://s29.postimg.org/yzocu3j53/macloud.jpg

Rarely use a cup
> though, my morning tea is in a mug. No bags, always a good loose tea.

I haven't had a sip of hot tea in a couple of decades. When I did, I
used that cup with the thistle. The one right behind the polka dot cup.
That's the *only* duplicate cup/saucer I have. The one with the
thistle. Marked Foley bone china. But I do like the one with the polka
dots.

https://s30.postimg.org/9ura5kb0x/polkadots.jpg

Jill

On 2017-04-23 11:27 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/23/2017 11:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:

>> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
>> whimsicle.
>>
>> Jill
>
> All nice, but I like the one on the far right best. Rarely use a cup
> though, my morning tea is in a mug. No bags, always a good loose tea.

I am starting to rediscover tea. I grew up on the stuff. My parents
were tea drinkers and I always hated milk, so I drank tea. My best
friends were German, Dutch and Czech and I got the coffee habit from
them, but still drank mostly tea. While at university I had summer job
in the furnace room in an alloy plant and quickly discovered that the
only think that quenched my thirst in that place was hot black tea.


I had digestive issues that tea got perhaps too much of the blame for,
and I switched to coffee. I would only have tea once or twice a month.
I have been in the habit of having a latte every morning, and it has
caused a different sort of reaction, so a few months ago I started
having tea. It had to be made in a pot and not allowed to steep too
long. I have only a cup, or a small mug. I have not had any unpleasant
reactions to it, so I get to enjoy the clear crisp taste of tea in again.

On 2017-04-23 11:03 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2017-04-23 11:27 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 4/23/2017 11:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
>>> whimsicle.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> All nice, but I like the one on the far right best. Rarely use a cup
>> though, my morning tea is in a mug. No bags, always a good loose tea.
>
> I am starting to rediscover tea. I grew up on the stuff. My parents
> were tea drinkers and I always hated milk, so I drank tea. My best
> friends were German, Dutch and Czech and I got the coffee habit from
> them, but still drank mostly tea. While at university I had summer job
> in the furnace room in an alloy plant and quickly discovered that the
> only think that quenched my thirst in that place was hot black tea.
>
>
> I had digestive issues that tea got perhaps too much of the blame for,
> and I switched to coffee. I would only have tea once or twice a month.
> I have been in the habit of having a latte every morning, and it has
> caused a different sort of reaction, so a few months ago I started
> having tea. It had to be made in a pot and not allowed to steep too
> long. I have only a cup, or a small mug. I have not had any unpleasant
> reactions to it, so I get to enjoy the clear crisp taste of tea in again.
>
>
With digestive issues that you mention, the first thing a Dr will tell
you is to avoid tea, coffee, booze and especially colas and other pops.
That doesn't leave much!

On 2017-04-23 9:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:

>>
> I haven't paid much attention to that show so I don't know who Hettie is.
>
> These are the tea cups I have sitting out now. I've swapped them out
> over the years... got a whole box of them, all nicely wrapped in old
> dish rags. LOL
>
> https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg
>
> The pink striped cup with the deep saucer in the middle is my great
> grandfather's Musache cup. LOL
>
> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
> whimsicle.
>
> Jill
A cousin of my Mother bought this set of tea cups and saucers for her
when he was in Japan in the 1930s. They were always in a cabinet at home
and never used. It turned out that my Mother hated them! As a child they
fascinated me because if you hold up a cup to the light, it reveals a
portrait of a young Japanese woman in the bottom of the cup. They must
have impressed that young cousin. They are very delicate but still in
new condition. I suppose I'll give them to one of my grand-daughters one
day - but they'll probably not be interested!

https://postimg.org/image/49nql1ft3/

Graham

On 2017-04-23 11:52 AM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-04-23 9:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>
>> I haven't paid much attention to that show so I don't know who Hettie is.
>>
>> These are the tea cups I have sitting out now. I've swapped them out
>> over the years... got a whole box of them, all nicely wrapped in old
>> dish rags. LOL
>>
>> https://s10.postimg.org/4bz7wz7dl/teacups.jpg
>>
>> The pink striped cup with the deep saucer in the middle is my great
>> grandfather's Musache cup. LOL
>>
>> I like the polka dot green cup and saucer off to the left. It's
>> whimsicle.
>>
>> Jill
> A cousin of my Mother bought this set of tea cups and saucers for her
> when he was in Japan in the 1930s. They were always in a cabinet at home
> and never used. It turned out that my Mother hated them! As a child they
> fascinated me because if you hold up a cup to the light, it reveals a
> portrait of a young Japanese woman in the bottom of the cup. They must
> have impressed that young cousin. They are very delicate but still in
> new condition. I suppose I'll give them to one of my grand-daughters one
> day - but they'll probably not be interested!
>
> https://postimg.org/image/49nql1ft3/
>
> Graham
Sorry for the quality of the picture.