Monthly Archives: December 2016

The Egg Dilemma

Posted on December 27, 2016 by queenofsienna

One of my earliest childhood memories is being served a soft boiled egg for breakfast with teeny, tiny little pieces of crumbled bacon on it. I don’t know how my mother pulverized that nice crisp bacon to dust almost, but she … Continue reading →

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No. 595

Posted on December 10, 2016 by queenofsienna

When I first saw it I thought it looked so familiar.  I was sure I had seen it before.  But what was it?  Was it a wine cooler or bucket of some sort? It was copper with what appeared to … Continue reading →

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Wm. Holmes & Maryland Britannia

Posted on December 3, 2016 by queenofsienna

It’s always interesting to come across an unfamiliar backstamp on a piece of silver. At least for me it is.  And when it’s on a julep strainer, it’s even more interesting as I have a fondness for these bar tools. This … Continue reading →

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