a perfect gray: more old silver

more old silver

via The New Victorian Ruralist

just as crazy as ever over the lovely patina and aged tarnish of old silver pieces. my friend diane and I are on a hunt right now for worn silver plates and platters to hang just like in this post.

I wonder which one of us will collect enough first.

happy hunting for your treasures this weekend! donna

19 comments:

Cynthia....Sunday Loft said...: Donna, Once again you’ve inspired me. I will be looking through my cabinets this weekend for old treasures that should be displayed!
Have a great weekend.; October 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Janell @ House of Fifty said...: That first image is AMAZING! Janell; October 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM
A Gift Wrapped Life said...: Just love that first image. Does it count if my silver just looks old because it needs cleaning? Happy weekend! and happy hunting. XO; October 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Acquired Objects said...: Funny I used that same first picture on a post I put up the other day isn't it gorgeous? I used to collect coin silver because of the patina, try it you'll love it!

Enjoy your weekend!
Debra; October 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM
J said...: I have 15 hours of parent interviews this weekend. I'll be hunting for a good sized glass of red wine instead (although I do love the silver!). Happy weekend, j; October 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM
savvycityfarmer said...: my heart just stopped!; October 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...: I have an extreme crush on old silver right now. Our shop is filled with it. I love that tarnish is in. I never have enjoyed polishing silver. XO, Mona; October 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM
oh valentina! said...: Beautiful post. I love the salmon velvet, framed silverware & also have an infinite love for the tarnished.
I have on an online shop called The Savoy Flea. We are selling a large Oneida Platter just like the one on the wall..
http://thesavoyflea.com/portfolio/silver-tray/
I always look forward to your daily posts!
Thanks,
Marianne; October 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Marianne said...: Beautiful Post! I really love the framed antique velvet silverware. Check out my online shop, The Savoy Flea, we are selling an Oneida Silver Platter just like the one in the August post.
http://thesavoyflea.com/portfolio/silver-tray/
Thanks for all your inspiration! I always look forward to your daily posts.
Best Wishes,
Marianne-The Savoy Flea; October 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Nordisk gammelt said...: I ♥silver like this; October 23, 2011 at 3:02 AM
hotelsdesignmonde said...: Beautiful! Nice blog, I follow u right now! :-); October 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Acquired Objects said...: Donna please pop over to my blog I've given you the versatile blogger award!; October 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Acquired Objects said...: Donna please pop over to my blog I've given you the versatile blogger award!; October 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Unknown said...: Oh wow! Show us what you have collected and where you hang it once its all set, lovely idea!; October 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Renae Moore said...: I love silver and always keep my eye out for old pieces. Presently I am looking for old coffee/tea pots!; October 23, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Jennelise said...: Hello!
I love old silver - the intricacy of some pieces is just breathtaking. Thanks for sharing!
Jennelise; October 23, 2011 at 11:29 PM
WHATWILSONWANTS said...: I love this post :) Old warn silver is sooo pretty :)
Stu :)
http://whatwilsonwants.blogspot.com/; October 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM
SHERRY HART said...: Love silver...love tarnished silver even more.....; October 24, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Callie Grayson said...: Oh I have been collecting since I was 10 and have so much silver it makes me giddy! I use it every day!
I hope to visit his shop soon, planning a trip down that way...
Xx Callie; October 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM