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chase33 Posts: 362 Registered: Feb 2008	posted 07-10-2011 04:21 PM [01-2934] Do you have a guilty collection? A guilty collection is something you collect but don't share with others cause it might be a little hard to explain? I do and thought it might be fun to see if others do too. Everyone knows I collect silver. They know I primarily collect Chantilly. They also know I collect other types of great pieces. What they don't know is that I collect jewelry. And not just any jewelry but the lapel spoon pins popular in the 50s-60s. It started innocently enough. My first was a Chantilly one on the original card because it went with my primary collection. But it quickly grew from there to include any pattern. My "secret" collection now numbers 33 and I have since added a few of the pattern bracelets, brooches, pendants, tie tacks, cufflinks, earrings and rings. The total number is about 56 pieces. I don't know why the appeal to me but they do. I do know that most people would look at me and go "Why?" and I know I could never explain it to them. So do you have a guilty collection? IP: Logged
taloncrest Posts: 169 Registered: Jun 2004	posted 07-10-2011 05:12 PM My entire collection! I once told a friend how many sets of flatware I had and he was stunned. I have almost as many sets of china, both dinner sets and tea/dessert sets. And unfortunately I don't cook. I do collect the tie/money clips that International made in their flatware patterns. I too have a couple on their original cards. So far I have Blossom Time, Continental, Courtship, Enchantress, Joan of Arc, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Silver Rhythm and Wedgwood. I've seen about three other patterns that I was unable to snag, but there are probably more. I hope that I've not bid against you for any on the big auction site. I'll admit that the spoon pins have been tempting, and I do have one in George and Martha, but as I can't wear them like I can my tie clips I've been able to resist them. IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 07-10-2011 08:32 PM Unpaid bills -- got quite a stack of them so far. . . IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 07-10-2011 09:36 PM Oh, you naughty, naughty men. You haven't posted any PICTURES!!!!! IP: Logged
argentum1 Posts: 602 Registered: Apr 2004	posted 07-11-2011 06:27 AM wev, so you collect unpaid bills. I have some of those which I would more than gladly donate to you to help your collection along. IP: Logged
Postnikov Posts: 133 Registered: Nov 2009	posted 07-11-2011 10:49 AM My "undercover" collection - Russian papermaché articles (1800-1900). Here some photos to give you an idea, photos are better than text .... Regards Postnikov IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 07-12-2011 03:36 PM Fantastic, Postnikov! Thanks for show them to us. IP: Logged
chase33 Posts: 362 Registered: Feb 2008	posted 07-12-2011 07:37 PM OK here are a few quick pictures: Lapel spoon pins (I didn't get a chance to include those in the original packaging): Here is a favorite. It is by Reed & Barton and has 3 spoons on it: And a selection of bracelets: IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 07-12-2011 07:49 PM Fun, Chase33! Did you ever see my odd little Spoon brooch ? IP: Logged
chase33 Posts: 362 Registered: Feb 2008	posted 07-12-2011 08:20 PM Polly Yes I had but I have to admit that I really love the spoon and plate earrings. I don't know why but I just do. Love those papermache items, Postnikov. So any other guilty collections out there? Popquiz time: How many patterns can you name in the lapel spoon pins picture? Robert IP: Logged
taloncrest Posts: 169 Registered: Jun 2004	posted 07-16-2011 09:38 PM It has taken me a while due to posting problems, but here is my small money clip or tie clasp collection. I do use these when I wear a tie. Here is my Wedgwood clip, together with a demitasse spoon. I suppose that they used a die from a demitasse to make it as they are exactly the same size. Here is examples of the stamped mark used. They usually have the trademark, sterling mark, and the pattern name if it was used on that pattern, in the usual spots, but it is difficult to see due to the construction of the clips. One of these is my Wedgwood clip, and the other is the Richelieu clip. Notice that the Richelieu clip is constructed from two parts, but all of my others are made in one piece. I have seen another pattern constructed from two pieces, but I can't remember what that one was. Here is the one in Royal Danish that is still attached to it's card. The package is still sealed as well. The last time I wore one of these I got very positive remarks about it from a professional colleague. She then went further to tell me that she had a friend who made jewelry from flatware, and that she was going to suggest to her friend that she make some. I was inwardly appalled, but I smiled and remarked that it sounded nice. There have been times when I was working on a set of silverplate only to find much-needed pieces of the pattern incorporated into a set of wind chimes or such. Did any other company make these? I would like to have examples of others if they did. Thanks so much for the help with this post, Scott. Once you told me what I was doing wrong, it made so much sense! IP: Logged
Hose_dk Posts: 400 Registered: May 2008	posted 07-17-2011 02:59 AM Around 75% of my walking sticks. All of them not long enough for me. Good that I don't need one, Started with silver on sticks. Today, I also find those with "stack nagel" interesting - even those with a unique design. Missing one from Krakow it had a stiletto inside - around 60 cm long stiletto. Found it to expensive, but I regret not buying. Turkish carpet - around 75 years old. I buy far to many carpets have to put them on the wall. IP: Logged
chase33 Posts: 362 Registered: Feb 2008	posted 07-18-2011 07:49 PM Talon Thanks alot! Now I have another item to search for. I only have one tie clip (Contessina by Towle) but didn't realize there were others. Here are 2 pins I have from International in the original packaging: Queen's Lace: Wedgwood: And Hose_dk, great collection of canes. How many canes do you have? Always wanted one but never gotten around to buying one. IP: Logged
Hose_dk Posts: 400 Registered: May 2008	posted 07-19-2011 01:22 AM I have more than 50 and some umbrellas too. They represent a period starting almost 100 years ago. The excist older I have a top made 1850ties. The stick unfortunately missing. But I have the silver. The prick engravement says "Barnlig Erkjæntlighed 1855" Childish gift 1855 - gift is not the word it is more personal than gift but cannot translate. Decoration on top Silver mark from Aalborg silver smith named Jacob Christian Smith born 1811 in Randers citizenship in Aalborg December 23rd 1837 living in Adelgade (translate Nobility street - one of these is in every Danish town) then moved to Nytorv dead 1876. I would love to know who gave this to whom and why. These gifthingravions where very common around 1800 and onwards. In fact let me start a new post with them. IP: Logged
Hose_dk Posts: 400 Registered: May 2008	posted 07-19-2011 01:22 AM Could an administrator delete this double post. Thank you. [This message has been edited by Hose_dk (edited 07-20-2011).] IP: Logged
Postnikov Posts: 133 Registered: Nov 2009	posted 07-22-2011 07:29 AM Hi Hose_dk - here is my modest cane and umbrella corner: Regards Postnikov IP: Logged
chase33 Posts: 362 Registered: Feb 2008	posted 10-02-2011 05:23 PM So one question regarding my pins: Should I open the pins that are still in their orginal sealed packages in order to clean the spoon? I have a few that are black even though the plastic is sealed (unlike Taloncrest's which is stll shiny). If I do it, I plan on just opening one end and sliding out the card, polishing the spoon, placing it back on the card and then back in the package. Robert [This message has been edited by chase33 (edited 10-05-2011).] IP: Logged

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