Russian lacquer boxes -- I really had no interest in these, but got caught up in the moment and was bidding against a dealer and I figured he knew their worth. I will probably sell them on E-Bay.
The teapot has a story. I had one identical to this since 1971. Thirty-five years ago a dear friend (now deceased) and I used to sit and drink jasmine tea from the teapot. I never thought it was particulary attractive as far as teapots go, but I was very sentimental about it. Well, the teapot broke a few months ago. My sister was sweet enough to give me another teapot which was lovely, but of course, was not THE TEAPOT that held the memories. But -- there this was -- at the auction. I had to have it. A winning bid of $5.00 gave it to me (no one else bid on it). Barry, wherever you are, I know you appreciate my sentimentality.
The silver tray -- hotel silver from the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Engraved with WA on the front and the back says Waldorf Astoria 1931. It is very heavy and I think very attractive.
The little green glass jar with a salt shaker top: This is for my daughter. She likes old glass jars. Beth, I hope you like it.
Last night - three friends (Suzanne, Gretchen and Christina) and I got together for Gretchen's birthday. We celebrated over paella at a Spanish restaurant and enjoyed the cake that Suzanne had made. We have been doing this for some years now. All of us are around the same age, give or take a few years, and we celebrate each birthday at a restaurant, with a cake and gifts. We usually force the birthday girl to wear a tiara which is handed down to the next recipient. This year we forgot the tiara. It wasn't missed. It was getting a little tarnished anyway -- like us, maybe.
The remains of the day.
Your friends look like a fun group! I love the silver tray, did you pay a lot for it?
ReplyDeleteBoy, you've had a busy few days! Enjoy the peace and quiet.
ReplyDeleteLove the stuff you got at the auction. I've never been to one - something I'll have to try someday.
Do you still have the tiara from the reunion? Didn't we look just gorgeous??
kookiejar, the tray was $40.00. I guess I paid too much for it - I am not sure of prices for these things.
ReplyDeleteLynne, the tiara WAS the one from the reunion. I had forgotten that it was the same one.
Those are great auction buys and I think the teapot is really a pretty one. How awesome to find an identical one.
ReplyDeleteThe birthday celebrations sound like fun - and that cake looks delish! A group of about a dozen friends and I used to do b'days that way - but too many people to coordinate - too bad, it was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteYour auction pieces are great. I love the silver tray. And I like when things have a great story, like your teapot.