Friday, 27 March 2009

Here is my Show and Tell for Friday 27th March. I can remember this chest from when I was a little girl. It belonged to my Grandpa and he kept his collection of silver spoons in it. I used to love taking them out and looking at them. I remember one of them had a handle in the shape of a rifle.
When my Gran died I asked to have this chest and I keep my jewellry in it. My dad inherited the spoons and many of them are solid silver and now they are kept in a safe not to be played with by anyone, seems a shame really. I'm sure this chest is not worth very much but it means a lot to me.
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  1. Susan27 March 2009 at 09:44

    A lovely chest. I, like you, think it's a shame not to display the spoons!!!
    Susan

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  2. Hootin Anni27 March 2009 at 10:15

    It's gorgeous. What a wonderful piece of workmanship. And I would say it's priceless!!!!!

    My Show n Tell is about our Easter Lily. If you can find some time today, stop by, won't you? Happy Friday, happy weekend.

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  3. Secondhand Blessings27 March 2009 at 12:28

    What a nice family heirloom to have.I hope you treasure it for many years to come.
    Brenda

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  4. SmilingSally27 March 2009 at 14:28

    I love little containers like this with drawers and good memories. Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday. Here’s mine:
    http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/2009/03/show-and-tell-friday-apples.html

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  5. Being Mrs Miles27 March 2009 at 15:11

    Visiting from Kelli's Show and Tell!

    Wow - your chest is AMAZING... truly its got a magical appeal to it. If I found this at a store I'd LEAP at it. How much more valuable to you with its cherished memories attached. Some special things are meant to be looked at, not played with! (it ensures its there for future generations to enjoy too!)

    Thanks for taking the time to share with us out here in bloggie land.

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  6. Jadehollow27 March 2009 at 15:57

    It's beautiful .. love the bold color. Priceless with all the memories it holds. Thanks for sharing.
    Debbie

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  7. tracy27 March 2009 at 20:48

    what a beautiful chest janice :) looks a bit oriental to me!!

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  8. Angelnorth27 March 2009 at 21:04

    Beautiful chest, Janice - the colours still look rich and gorgeous. It's funny what we attach value to - when my Grandpa died I asked for the tin he kept his sweeties in. We were always allowed to choose a sweetie just before we went home every time we went to visit him. Several cousins also wanted the same tin - funny, huh?!

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  9. Kaz27 March 2009 at 21:10

    Oh wow, that's beautiful Janice. The senitmental value will always exceed the price xx

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  10. Hazel27 March 2009 at 21:37

    It's beautiful x

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  11. Gez Butterworth27 March 2009 at 23:39

    It's lovely Janice. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. Definately priceless.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend.
    Gez. xx

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  12. Sue27 March 2009 at 23:53

    How good to have something which brings back special memories Janice. It is a nice looking piece so no wonder you treasure it.
    Sue x

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  13. Julie28 March 2009 at 15:00

    what an adorable chest and memories...Have a wonderful weekend...Julie

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  14. Unknown28 March 2009 at 15:04

    Such a pity about the spoons. Although the chest is absolutely lovely.

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  15. Karen28 March 2009 at 16:17

    Oh thats a beautiful piece Janice! My Mum has a set of silver spoons collected by travelling Aunts in the 1900's...def not for playing with! X

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  16. Susie Homemaker28 March 2009 at 19:10

    I think your chest is magnificent...the colors are very nice! And so nice to have something you know your grandfather treasured...

    Blessings,
    Susie

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  17. Scrapdolly28 March 2009 at 19:21

    That is such a beautiful chest

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