The act of giving silver spoons, cups, and other silver gifts for births and christenings go back many centuries. In fact, in the Middle Ages, they were considered symbols of health, wealth, and good fortune and thus, this was a wonderful gift to receive. Silver …
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Sterling Silver Baby Rattles have been traditional christening gifts for many years because silver symbolized wealth and prosperity. Therefore, giving a silver baby rattle to a newborn, was seen as a way to wish the child a future of financial security and good fortune. This …
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The porringer can be traced back to the 1600’s where it evolved from its predecessor – the silver posset cup. These two items are very similar in styles. The main difference though is that porringers generally do not have covers while posset cups do. This …
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Sugar Casters have been used since the 17th century, when sugar was a prized commodity and became a common household item in the Victorian period. The shape and the form of a silver sugar caster is based on the need to sprinkle sugar when sweetening …
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With Summer here, our first "forgotten item" is our colorful Antique Continental Pottery Container. Dating from the 19th century and in wonderful condition, it is lovely looking, whether holding a pla...