Category Archives: south american silver solid

The Smiths of Bridgeport

Posted on September 9, 2012 by queenofsienna

It all started with research on a demitasse spoon….  It had a marvelous scarab design and the only mark on the back was an “O” in a diamond shape.  It turned out that the pattern was named “Antique Egyptian” and … Continue reading →

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David H. McConnell: Beyond Avon

Posted on August 31, 2012 by queenofsienna

In researching items for my Etsy shop, I’ve discovered individuals who are truly inspiring.  Two earlier posts to this blog discussed two such men, Dr. Leonard Waldo and Mr. John Bowman.  Now I turn to David H. McConnell…. If the … Continue reading →

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