Meet The Guildhall Guys

I meant to have a sparkling tablescape today, using my new Imari-style dishes that I picked up for a song in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

But -- some things interfered and there was, again, no time. In fact I am cooking dinner as I write this post; it's nearly 6:30.

I'm joining in two Thursday blog parties -- Vintage Thingies Thursday and Thrifty Thursday.
There are links to these at the end of the post; you and I should both visit!

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So . . . let me introduce you to The Guildhall Guys:

There are 6 of them; all brothers.

They arrived at our house as homeless paupers, but they'll be leaving as princes!

A couple of weeks ago, as I was cruising Ebay, I found a listing for 6 silverplate knives with stainless blades, in the Guildhall pattern by Reed & Barton. Now, I am pretty familiar with silverplate patterns, and this was a new one for me. So, I Googled it and discovered that . . .

. . .Guildhall was indeed a Reed & Barton pattern, but was only made in . . .

. . . Sterling!

So, what to do? The auction began at $15.00 for all 6 knives. I bid.
And I won, as I was the only bidder.
Six vintage sterling Reed & Barton knives for $15.00. And $5.00 shipping.

There's a lesson here. If you sell on Ebay, research what you are selling. Take that extra minute and Google or otherwise find out what you are putting up for auction, or someone else will do it for you! I know that as I begin to sell on Ebay now and again, I'm going to check carefully for any teeny-tiny marks!

Aren't they pretty, the Guildhall guys? They play well together, these old dudes.
They need a careful polishing, so as to leave the patina intact.

I don't think you will see them in a tablescape. I'm listing them on Ebay.
They are lovely knives, it's a lovely pattern, but I can't afford the forks and spoons that match!

And visit Leigh at her Tales from Bloggeritaville Blog for Thrifty Thursday, and Suzanne at Coloradolady blog for her Vintage Thingies Thursday. Just click on the logos, left!




See you tomorrow; it's Friday! -- Cass