Category Archives: sterling

Etsy Listing Photo Backgrounds

Posted on May 15, 2013 by queenofsienna

A quick look at the treasuries that have been featured on Etsy’s home page will show that the majority of those treasuries have white or light backgrounds on the listing photos.  I guess the thought is that they’re seeking a … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghan Silver, American Airlines Flagship Silverplate, Biltmore, Etsy, Etsy treasury, etsy vintage, Frederick Wilson, gorham, Jack Bowman, john bowman, Moore & Leding, Premier Salad Dressing, queenofsienna, Robert Leding, silver plate, souvenir spoon, sterling | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Eating of the Orange…

Posted on August 20, 2012 by queenofsienna

I was recently browsing through the December 12, 1894 issue of “The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review” and came across an article entitled “The Eating of the Orange…Dainty Devices for the Proper Eating of this Delicious and Seasonable Fruit”.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin Mfg, antiques, Etsy, etsy vintage, flatware, holmes & edwards, orange spoon, queenofsienna, Rogers & Bro., silver, silver plate, silverplate, souvenir spoon, sterling, Sunkist, W H Glenny, Wm B Durgin | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Where Are These?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by queenofsienna

This sterling “Oudja” pattern was manufactured in 1895 by Frank M. Whiting & Co. of N. Attleboro, MA.  I’ve only seen this pattern on one site, and then only as a reference and not for sale.  The “Eye of Horus” … Continue reading →

Posted in all seeing eye, Egyptian amulet, eye of horus, flatware, frank whiting, good luck charm, oudja, ouija, silver, sterling | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments