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The theme for "Smile on Saturday" for the 8th of July is "on forks", where the image has to feature one or more forks on which something is pinned or lying, whether food or something else. In this case I have opted for something else (hardly a surprise for any of you that follow me and know my stream). How this came about though, is a delightful example of happenstance. Two days before the theme was announced, I went out shopping and I bought some colourful paper butterflies for an artistic project I have been working on with a friend and put them on my table atop a stack of boxes containing art and craft supplies. I went and fetched one of my silver forks after the theme was announced and placed it on the table. I went away to get something and the gust from the opening and closing of the door must have blown one of the butterflies off the top of the boxes and it landed on top of my fork. When I returned, I had my photo for today’s theme, even before I knew I had created it! Fancy that! I do hope that you like my choice for this week’s theme and that it makes you smile!
'But who is to give the prizes?' quite a chorus of voices asked.
'Why, SHE, of course,' said the Dodo, pointing to Alice with one finger; and the whole party at once crowded round her, calling out in a confused way, 'Prizes! Prizes'
Alice had no idea what to do, and in despair she put her hand in her pocket, and pulled out a box of comfits, (luckily the salt water had not got into it), and handed them round as prizes. There was exactly one a-piece all round.
'But she must have a prize herself, you know,' said the Mouse.
'Of course,' the Dodo replied very gravely. 'What else have you got in your pocket?' he went on, turning to Alice.
'Only a thimble,' said Alice sadly.
'Hand it over here,' said the Dodo.
Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying 'We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble'; and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered.
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – Lewis Carroll
The theme for for "Looking Close… on Friday" for Friday 9th of May is "combination of letters and numbers". In this case, I have chosen the details of one of my favourite thimbles from my sterling silver collection. Around its rim, it features the number 16, which probably refers to the pattern number, and the letters H G & S, which are the makers’ initials. In this case they stand for Henry Griffith and Sons who were a well known silversmiths and were one of the leading producers of sterling silver thimbles in Britain. So in this case, both the numbers and letters have meaning. I do hope you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile!
This floral thimble is sterling silver and was made by silversmiths Henry Griffith and Sons in Birmingham in 1897. Henry Griffith and Sons commenced in 1850, was continued as Henry Griffith & Sons (until 1898) and later as Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd. They were well known for their manufacture of silver thimbles, and later for their silver and gold jewellery. They closed their doors in 1982. Thimble making was part of the Griffith family heritage. The father of Henry Griffith was a thimble maker and was put in charge of the thimbles departments at the beginning of his son's activity. The Griffiths became one of the leading producers of silver thimbles and were one of the only silversmiths who marked some of their thimbles with 'Sterling Silver' instead of having them hallmarked.
This was taken on my iPhone and processed on my iPad. I was just aiming for something light, moody, slightly warm with a painterly touch.
This is the detail of a sterling silver clothes brush made in Birmingham in 1903 and is just one piece out of a very substantial dressing table set that includes hairbrushes, mirrors, a looking glass, a tray, a comb, clothes brushes, perfume bottles, a glove hook, a perfume bottle opener, a boot hook, a shoe horn, a manicure set, powder pots, a needle case, an appointment book, a miniature Bible, a hair tidy, a hatpin container, an appointment book and even a letter opener, all of which belonged to one of my Great, Great Aunts. All of them feature elegant and ornate repoussé work of a very high standard. Each item depicts a beautiful Art Nouveau maiden in profile with long flowing tresses that twist and curl about her as she stands amid some sunflowers, plucking petals from a flower in that “he loves me… he loves me not” fashion. This style of design is typical of the curvilinear floral and female motifs so popular during the Art Nouveau period, epitomised by artists like Alphonse Mucha and Gustav Klimt. As a child, I called the Art Nouveau lady on these pieces, Clytie, after the Greek mythological legend of Clytie the sea nymph who fell in love with Apollo and was transformed into a sunflower.
The theme for the 25th of May for “Smile on Saturday” is “piece of an artpiece”. I have always thought these silver backed pieces, made by the Birmingham silversmiths Levi and Salaman in 1903, are elegant examples of the silversmiths’ art. I hope that you will agree with. The clothes brush features a pad of boar bristles which were stiff enough to brush the many different outfits worn by an Edwardian lady of fashion of the time, as my Great, Great Aunt was.
This clothes brush is hallmarked with the initials “L.&S.” which are the initials for the silversmiths Levi and Salaman. Founded in 1870 by Phineas Harris Levi in partnership with Joseph Wolff Salaman the two men established a silversmiths firm. They later became proprietors of the Potosi Silver Company in 1878. The firm became Levi and Salaman in the early Twentieth Century and became Levi and Salaman Ltd. in 1910. In 1921 the firm was amalgamated into Barker Brothers Silversmiths Limited.
Silver and Figs - 24"x18" - what an enjoyable journey this painting has been! From collecting vintage silver, the precarious set up, and getting paint down! This is the 4th "prop stack" painting in the series. Each time I always use at least one family piece that has been handed down and each time I am always surprised at how sturdy the set up is. Still wet, but it has been added to the website in the Still Life Portfolio. Time to take the set-up down. . .
Grandmas
Never run out
Of kisses or cookies!
an alphabet book - still life
7 Days with Flickr - Tuesday: Vintage Edition
(photo by Freya)
This sterling silver hairbrush made in Birmingham in 1903 is just one piece out of a very substantial dressing table set that includes hairbrushes, mirrors, a looking glass, a tray, a comb, clothes brushes, perfume bottles, a glove hook, a perfume bottle opener, a boot hook, a shoe horn, a manicure set, powder pots, a needle case, an appointment book, a miniature Bible, a hair tidy, a hatpin container, an appointment book and even a letter opener, all of which belonged to one of my Great, Great Aunts. All of them feature elegant and ornate repoussé work of a very high standard. Each item depicts a beautiful Art Nouveau maiden in profile with long flowing tresses that twist and curl about her as she stands amid some sunflowers, plucking blooms. This style of design is typical of the curvilinear floral and female motifs so popular during the Art Nouveau period, epitomised by artists like Alphonse Mucha and Gustav Klimt. As a child, I called the Art Nouveau lady on these pieces, Clytie, after the Greek mythological legend of Clytie the sea nymph who fell in love with Apollo and was transformed into a sunflower.
The theme for the 11th of December “Looking Close… on Friday” is “brush”. I thought this silver backed hairbrush made by the Birmingham silversmiths Levi and Salaman in 1903 was an elegant choice. I hope that you will agree. The hairbrush features a pad of boar bristles which were stiff enough to brush the thick and long hair grown by Edwardian women to form the ornate and stylish ‘transformations’ (hairstyles) of the first decade of the Twentieth Century.
This hairbrush is hallmarked with the initials “L.&S.” which are the initials for the silversmiths Levi and Salaman. Founded in 1870 by Phineas Harris Levi in partnership with Joseph Wolff Salaman the two men established a silversmiths firm. They later became proprietors of the Potosi Silver Company in 1878. The firm became Levi and Salaman in the early Twentieth Century and became Levi and Salaman Ltd. in 1910. In 1921 the firm was amalgamated into Barker Brothers Silversmiths Limited.
Just the beautiful ornate design of a vintage silver teapot spout. #teapot #silverteapot #teapotart #silverengraving #vintagesilver #stilllifephotography #stilllifeart #sandrafosterphotography #engravingdetail
Another view of the blue room at the flagship store that displayed more reworked vintage furniture and vintage crystal chandeliers and silver.
Another blue room at the flagship store that displayed more reworked vintage furniture and vintage crystal and chandeliers.
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I'm Wearing:
Dress: vintage 1950s Jonathan Logan plaid dress
Necklace: vintage silver butterfly wing with palm tree scene
Hat: Vintage boater hat
Tights: Target
Shoes: T-straps platforms by Seychelles
Inspiration room: vintage trophy vase, mirrored coffee table, neutral armchairs, built-in shelves (screengrab from southernliving.com)
I found a box of Christmas postcards at an antique store. I can't stop thinking about the senders and the recipients. I love seeing that beautiful handwriting (when did we stop writing like that?), the postage, the address and of course, that 1910 postmark. Imagine just being able to write a name, town and state. I looked up Centerport, NY and it looks like a delightful place to live. I wonder how these postcards made their way to Arizona.
A happy coincidence of red, white and blue. Quilt from vintage fabrics, white buttons vintage/second-hand, as is the silver dish.
We had a few friends over for "dinner" served at noon. Around here, some people would call it dinner and others call it a luncheon. We used our 1847 Rogers "Remembrance" silverplate with International "Wild Rose" butter spreaders, Belgian lace placemats, and Aynsley "Dorchester" dishes.