tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post697964020586777784..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: hotel silver flatwarefor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-27486940473991739892014-10-16T13:35:19.251-04:002014-10-16T13:35:19.251-04:00hi Donna, I do not.... to both questions;)hi Donna, I do not.... to both questions;)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-9442045074309577082014-10-15T23:28:12.491-04:002014-10-15T23:28:12.491-04:00Joan,
Two questions: first, we're traveling t...Joan,<br /><br />Two questions: first, we're traveling to NH this thanksgiving holiday...do you give tours of the house? Secondly, do you put your hotel flatware in the diswasher? Thanks!!Donna Vallonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076028590950319334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-20822530232032748072013-03-30T10:27:42.576-04:002013-03-30T10:27:42.576-04:00Anon- If I were to look at the spoon I could tell ...Anon- If I were to look at the spoon I could tell if the spoon was antique/vintage or mid-century. Generally that is determined by the style/design of the flatware. (i.e. Hotels in the 60's used hotel flatware, but it all looks like it is from the 60's!) If you think you spoon is older, I would first google "The Springs" and then click on "images" to look for antique/vintage hotels as that is when hotel silver was purchased and used. The key to your search is the "The" part of the name. I found several "Springs" hotels (i.e. Banff/Bandon Springs Hotel), but only a couple (one was obviously new, so that wouldn't be it) that included 'The'in the name. I found "The Springs Hotel" which was built in 1869 and burned down in 1917 and stood on the actual site of the Battle of Gettysburg’s. It takes a little detective work!<br /><br />I should also add that even after researching, you sometimes really can't tell for sure where a piece came from. Sometimes a guess is as close as you can get! Good luck!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-22114491169228398122013-03-29T22:24:47.670-04:002013-03-29T22:24:47.670-04:00I have a teaspoon with the letter "S" on...I have a teaspoon with the letter "S" on the front and "The Springs" on the back. How might I identify the hotel, club or restaurant that the spoon came from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-71238876762544878372012-08-04T13:28:38.929-04:002012-08-04T13:28:38.929-04:00Joan, I am inspired by you and your posts each tim...Joan, I am inspired by you and your posts each time I read one. I now have all of these things I want to start collecting, but lack all knowledge of how to do it the proper way (ironstone, hotel pieces, ginger jars --and so many more-- all so beautiful!). I was in a local antique shop, looking around, thinking "hmm, what would Joan do?". i have so much to learn! :) I believe i live quite near you - would love to know your favorite local antique shops!Lana Siejkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332094280441968090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91054410003641014932012-07-24T01:03:24.897-04:002012-07-24T01:03:24.897-04:00Addy- We use Wrights Silver polish (it fact I need...Addy- We use Wrights Silver polish (it fact I need to do the flatware on the dining room table;) I personally wouldn't put it in the dishwasher. Honestly I think it is a pleasure to wash the pieces and read the names of the hotels and wonder about all the people who used them... but I'm wierd that way!:)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61849913982271831952012-07-23T13:57:03.468-04:002012-07-23T13:57:03.468-04:00Subscribing to this post for follow-ups!Subscribing to this post for follow-ups!Savvy Addyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641326263697444053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-55484636679183302722012-07-23T13:56:37.985-04:002012-07-23T13:56:37.985-04:00Of course I love this post! I am always scouring f...Of course I love this post! I am always scouring for a good silver find, especially hotel, but harder to come by down here in Texas than I'm sure up North.<br /><br />How do you keep yours clean? Does it dare go in the dishwasher?Savvy Addyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641326263697444053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-7145811229657052682012-07-11T17:21:36.124-04:002012-07-11T17:21:36.124-04:00Hi, just found your hotel collection today and lov...Hi, just found your hotel collection today and love it. I've just started my collection of hotel silver and the few pieces I have aren't in near the fine condition as yours. Could you share your tips on scouting out the better conditioned pieces. Of course I'm not looking for like new condition, I adore the look of previous use. Though haven't been able to find pieces with any reflective quality left....which your pieces have. Your pictures are lovely. I did luck into a piece at a thrift store... condition was bad and from a an old beautiful hotel that was destroyed years ago. I had to have it regardless the condition. Hoping my acquisitions will someday be as lovely as yours.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018078665566950940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70709542792137729442011-04-03T15:49:31.727-04:002011-04-03T15:49:31.727-04:00I love your silver! I wish I could better see some...I love your silver! I wish I could better see some of the hotels you collected for your flatware. You have a beautiful eye. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70335122862061338492011-03-15T05:29:26.658-04:002011-03-15T05:29:26.658-04:00Your collection of silverware are fascinating! I l...Your collection of silverware are fascinating! I love it!<br /><a href="http://www.cointreeonline.com" rel="nofollow">Silver MLM</a>Silver MLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252552233673717715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-26112829831875020082010-11-16T20:00:32.208-05:002010-11-16T20:00:32.208-05:00I was so excited to discover your blog as I am as ...I was so excited to discover your blog as I am as crazy as you are about antiques and old things. I have been collecting antiques for almost 25 years now. My collections and interests have changed over time but some of my favorites are, european baskets (especially French purses), ironstone, Hotel silver, candlesticks, wrought iron, breadboards, treen (especially old bowls), books with great old leather bindings, pepper grinders, and anything that catches my eye. I will definitely follow your blog. Love it!Antiqueaholicshttp://www.antiqueaholics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85742115837951670472010-03-28T22:52:49.513-04:002010-03-28T22:52:49.513-04:00totally and completely jealous of your collection!...totally and completely jealous of your collection!!!!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-32258873590138839932010-03-28T14:37:55.494-04:002010-03-28T14:37:55.494-04:00Well, this is the definition of eye candy! I'...Well, this is the definition of eye candy! I'm drooling. I particularly love your champagne bucket. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your good taste and gorgeous blog with the world. I'm now a follower!Timeless Style Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860047095688555336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-21575806573591560012010-03-08T11:27:40.210-05:002010-03-08T11:27:40.210-05:00Hello Joan,
this is a wonderful collection!Congra...Hello Joan,<br /><br />this is a wonderful collection!Congratulations!<br />And the thing I love most is that you are using it every day. You're right, I do too.<br />My grandma used her beautiful silver cutlery only at Christmas day,when all the family was around the same table. But I think life is so short and we have to enjoy beautiful things of life every day because every day can be a special one! Francesca-ItalyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-16870796878469183542010-03-02T20:07:51.182-05:002010-03-02T20:07:51.182-05:00Hi Joan- Hope you are well!
Loved seeing your ...Hi Joan- Hope you are well! <br /><br />Loved seeing your collection and knowing that you've got "rules" that sometimes get made up along the way. Doesn't it make it fun to go on the hunt?<br /><br />Perhaps my favorite? The "show them your champagne buckets" comment.<br /><br />Please SHOW US!!!<br /><br />Stay warm-carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648176456040275745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-76016111924111481652010-03-01T10:28:27.977-05:002010-03-01T10:28:27.977-05:00What a great collection! And nice styling on the ...What a great collection! And nice styling on the photo with the tray! I have had that, "I don't know why - I just love it." thing happen to me too. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217081495339138075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66143525956745326002010-03-01T09:48:23.232-05:002010-03-01T09:48:23.232-05:00Love the collection. I started collecting Hotel S...Love the collection. I started collecting Hotel Silver a while back and now that it is the "in" thing the cost has skyrocketed. I miss the days when it was easily found and affordable. Show more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010459978808784340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91514865545129055172010-02-27T15:31:47.964-05:002010-02-27T15:31:47.964-05:00Oh Joan, what a magnificent collection... with suc...Oh Joan, what a magnificent collection... with such meaning and sentiment. I too love the mismatched look... I've only gotten as far as collecting pretty silver teaspoons and cake forks. You have inspired me! A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8232954787707797962010-02-27T10:06:42.604-05:002010-02-27T10:06:42.604-05:00Hi Joan and Dan,
So glad to see a post, I have mi...Hi Joan and Dan,<br /><br />So glad to see a post, I have missed you blogging. I understand that you want everything perfect to show us here in blogland, as I'm sure it will be. Found your story so interesting and your silver is gorgeous. Fantastic to have something so beautiful but also useful. Better go as it's very, very late here.<br />Take care.<br />Janine<br />XXOO<br />Tasmania, AustraliaJanine Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11587971964714530172010-02-27T07:28:08.573-05:002010-02-27T07:28:08.573-05:00Indeed, and then less polishing! Just beautiful. L...Indeed, and then less polishing! Just beautiful. Lovely to find you, look forward to reading along!The Blushing Hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303502206261407536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53276703773282178502010-02-26T21:22:33.913-05:002010-02-26T21:22:33.913-05:00Joan...you have made my day! Hotel silver, marble...Joan...you have made my day! Hotel silver, marble...the TWO-LIPS! I just learned so much and like Millie...would consider selling my children for a collection like that. OK...not really. :) I never run across hotel silver...it bums me out as I truly think it is divine. Great post and I'm glad you have decided to drop the "perfectionist" thing and just get on with it. I cannot relate to that at all (oh yes I can!). I just ran through a bunch of your pictures again...soooooooooo, soooooooooo, sooooooooooo lovely. Insanely lovely! <br /><br />Got snow??!! :)SarahWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749423551941426425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-38801840775627777682010-02-26T20:00:26.337-05:002010-02-26T20:00:26.337-05:00I would sell my children for a full boxed set of t...I would sell my children for a full boxed set of those silver fish knives & forks Joan! The legendary Omni Parker House in Boston still uses some of their original old hotel silver. Next time I'm over I'll meet you for high tea in Parker's restaurant & we can drool together over a slice or 3 of Boston Cream Pie! <br />Millie ^_^Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408461724832141163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-17093259194445720542010-02-26T16:57:33.141-05:002010-02-26T16:57:33.141-05:00Well, I think it was worth the rescue! What a love...Well, I think it was worth the rescue! What a lovely collection! Just right for everything!<br />Even if you do not use it all the time, you have it when the time presents itself.<br />L.La Maison Fouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86700590521683047782010-02-26T08:23:15.619-05:002010-02-26T08:23:15.619-05:00This was a fabulous post - SO interesting! I love ...This was a fabulous post - SO interesting! I love all of your collection and what a fun story how you began collecting. Your photos are beautiful and you have quite the exquisite collection. Thanks for sharing - I look forward to seeing more ~<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com