Tommy Smythe, List of Eight and Fabulous Flatware

Tommy Smythe, List of Eight and “Fabulous Flatware" June 2015

“Fabulous Flatware”

Using and collecting “Fabulous Flatware” is No 3 on Tommy Smythe’s list of eight “favourite ways to add

the ‘fine’ to yourfinishes, the ‘strut’ to your stuff and be inspired to love living in - and sharing -  your polished

pad” (72).

Tommy shows you what he means by “Fabulous Flatware” with pieces from Cynthia Findlay.

Edwardian Sterling and Mother of Pearl Bread Fork, Sheffield, 1908

$325.00

Victorian Three Piece Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate Butter and Jam Set, Boxed

$265.00

Vintage Two Piece Sterling and Ebony Salad Servers, C.1960s

$295.00 (pair)

Tommy suggests “Get out the good stuff everyday” (72). If you don’t have the good stuff, Tommy recommends

not “to get itall at once”; rather, “make a hobby out of collecting a vintage classic set, complete with fanciful

serving accessories” (72).

Here are some more examples to add to or to start your “fabulous” vintage flatware collection:

Victorian Two Piece Stag Handled Fish Servers

$295.00

Art Deco Dutch 833 Fine Silver Asparagus Server, 1926

$695.00

Art Deco Three Piece Celluloid Handled  Carving Set, Boxed

$295.00

Late Victorian Stag Handled Three Piece Carving Set, C.1890s

$95.00

Art Deco Danish Silver Flatware, Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern

$200.00 to $300.00 (piece)

Mother's Day Vintage Shopping

Breakfast in bed . . .

Vintage Royal Winton Green Breakfast Set

Vintage Royal Winton Pink Breakfast Set

Vintage Crown Staffordshire England “Napoleon Ivy” Pattern Breakfast Set

Edwardian Royal Crown Derby Pattern 2649 Breakfast Set, C.1909

Or, with a gift to hold her favourite tea . . .

Left to Right

Victorian English Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, C.1896

Height 3 ¼”

Victorian English Silver Tea Caddy, London, W.M. Hutton, C.1898

Height 3 ¾”

Victorian English Silver Tea Caddy, London, C.1901

Height 3 ¼”

Or, with a neat and interesting sugar bowl . . .

Left

Vintage English Silver Plate Coal Scuttle Sugar Bowl with Scoop

Right

Vintage English Silver Plate Coal Scuttle Sugar Bowl with Scoop

Victorian English Silver Plate Coal Scuttle Sugar Bowl with Scoop

Victorian English Silver Plate Coal Scuttle Sugar Bowl with Scoop

Frame family memories for mom in a beautiful silver frame . . .

Assorted Edwardian, Vintage, and Modern Silver Frames

Find the perfect silver vase to hold flowers . . .

Assorted Silver Vases

Or, give the perpetual gift of flowers with something in chintz . . .

Left to Right

Lord Nelson Pottery Chintz “English Pansy” Jug

Height 6 ¼”

Lord Nelson Pottery Chintz “Green Tulip” Jug

Height 6 ¼”

Back Row Left to Right

Vintage James Kent Chintz “Apple Blossom” Candy Dish

Vintage Royal Winton Chintz “Spring Glory” Covered Candy Dish

Vintage Royal Winton Chintz “Somerset” Oval Tray

Middle Row Left to Right

Vintage Royal Winton Chintz “Hazel” Pedestal Dish

Vintage James Kent Chintz “Apple Blossom” Covered Jam Pot

Vintage Crown Ducal Bud Vase

Front

Vintage Royal Winton Chintz “Summertime” Boat Shaped Tray

We look forward to helping you online or in person with gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

Hottest Trends For Mother's Day Ribbons & Bows For Mother's Day

According to Odessa Paloma Parker ribbons and bows are hot this spring!

Appearing on things as diverse as mirrors, dresses, phone sleeves, and jewellery.

(The Globe and Mail, Saturday, April 25, 2015)

This Mother’s Day treat mom to a twist on the “hottest” trend, delight her with antique or vintage ribbons and bows jewellery.

Here is a selection of our jewellery

Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

Bow Brooch

Edwardian Style Peridot Pendant

Diamond Bow Earrings

18kt. Diamond, Seed Pearl and Garnet Heart and Bow Pendant

18kt. Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Pearls Light Blue Enamel Brooch

Bakelite Bow Motif Hinged Bow Bangle

Gold Filled Enamel Bow Motif Brooch

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch

Marcasite and Silver Bow Motif Brooches

Top to Bottom:

$295.00, $249.00, $165.00, $225.00

Victorian Agate Bow

$895.00

Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch (800 Grade Silver)

$145.00

Contact us for the items above and you can find more lovely treasures in our Vintage Mother's Day Gift Guide collection.