Three or More Tuesday – Silverplated Topped Salt and Peppers

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The post just below tells of my receiving two sets of salt and peppers through the Freecycle Network. After breakfast as I was passing the breakfront in the dining room I spotted another similar set.

Here are the two sets I got through Freecycle last week:

This is my set (with the salt inside), along with a very similar one. At first I thought they were identical but soon noticed the difference in the designs.

Notice that the glass bottoms on my set have scalloped edges continuing the ribs on the sides,

while the other set is just ribbed to the bottoms:

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Second-Time Around Tuesday – Freecycle-d Treasures

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Have you visited Bill’s blog, Affordable Accoutrements yet? It is very well written and presents fascinating information and examples of home décor ideas. In his post for "Monday August 3, 2009 "Fetish for Flatware?" Bill shared his collection of flatware and showed a photo of the closet interior where he stored his flatware. The majority of the flatware were stored in various silverware chests. Since I have three flatware sets that are just vying for space in two kitchen drawers, I thought, "Ahh I need one of those flatware boxes to control my flatware better!

A few days after reading Bill’s post, I received an email notice from Freecycle listing things available and things needed by individual listers. Freecycle is a program by which people can get rid of things they no longer need, or make requests for things they do need. Through Freecycle I have given away a sewing machine, a TV-VCR, books and tapes. But I had not seen anything I needed until I read about a free silverware chest that was available.

It turned out that the neighborhood of the person making the offer was not far from my own. So after speaking with her by phone, off I went to see it. Here is the chest. It does have some scratches but is in good condition overall.

The inside fittings hold 12 knives plus the other flatware pieces stacked in the slots.
As I was about to step out the door she said; "I also have some crystal -- vase and bowl -- if you are interested."
"Vases?" I said. "Oh sure, I’m interested."
Inviting me into the kitchen, she pulled over a box and took out a vase, a matching square bowl and an oval tray – all lovely lead crystal.

Then she took out two pairs of salt and peppers. One set is glass with silverplated tops.
The other is lead crystal and also has silverplated tops, standing at 7 inches tall.

The sticker on the bottom reads "Shannon/ Crystal/ Designs of Ireland/ 24% Lead Crystal/ Hand Crafted/ China’" It is manufactured by Godinger and has MRP of $37.99.
I said, "Ah, but these are family heirlooms!" But she replied, "No, we just have them around and never use them."

Talk about a lovely and unexpected chance to give these items a new home!
These items will join others of my salt and pepper, vases, and decorative bowls. I can see the bowl filled with glass balls during the holidays. The vase will be lovely with fresh flowers.
I have Bill to thank for posting about his silverware collection and sharing his photos of his storage cabinet. So... Many Thanks, Bill!

Three or More Tuesday – Figural Salt and Peppers

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My three items today are whimsical salt and pepper sets I’ve gotten during the past several months. I didn’t plan to collect them, but was just charmed when I saw them -- and the price was right.

At the hospital guild thrift shop I found two tiny salt and pepper shakers at 10 cents each. They are ceramic red and green peppers. They are additions to my collection of ceramic fruit and vegetables, including salt and peppers.

From the consignment store I bought a pair of colorful birds -- woodpeckers. He is the pepper and she is the salt! Don’t they seem to be having a rather serious exchange?
At the thrift shop I found a pair of vintage penguin salt and pepper shakers with a luster finish.
They are in great condition, even with a bit of crazing.


I hope you enjoyed this little bit of whimsy. Thanks for visiting today. Please come back soon. I would enjoy reading your comment, and will visit your blog as well.