Thrifted Treasures #3

 This is probably one of my favorite thrift store finds of all times!  I know, you are probably looking at this banged-up wooden box, which has seen better days, thinking, "Mmmmm...okay?  What is so special about that?"  I thought the same thing when I saw it sitting in the window of the Goodwill.  Our Goodwill likes to display the "better quality" items in their window, and I was interested enough to check it out.  I asked the cashier if I could have a peek at it.  The price on the tag was $19.99, and I almost handed the box back without further inspection, but I didn't.  I just had to answer to my curiosity and find out what was so special about this old, wooden box.  I opened the lid, and I could barely contain my excitement when I saw its contents...

...a sparkling set of Rogers Silverware, extra plate! 

I then discovered the little drawer and found MORE silverware...three tiers of beautiful Rogers Flatware!   The drawer acted as an overflow...it had a few extra pieces of the main set and some miscellaneous pieces from other sets.

Over the years, I have slowly replaced my stainless flatware with silver (well, silver-plated) pieces.  Eating with silver (even if it is only plated) makes a mundane meal seem so much more...elegant. Our everyday flatware is a collection of various patterns; and, although I love my mismatched set, I was always a bit envious of my friend's matching silver passed down from her grandmother. You can't imagine how ecstatic I was to find this charming set for only twenty dollars.
I'm stashing it away, saving it for special occasions.  Someday when my Littles aren't so little, I may use it as our everyday flatware...someday.  For now, I am happy using it for special occasions.

Isn't is beautiful?!?!?  When I find the extra time, I would like to research the pattern...it's name, when it was manufactured, etc...

Here's one more cute little treasure.  I couldn't pass it up for $.99.

 Isn't it darling?!?  I love the vintage, blue-green color on the inside and the delicate flower painted on the front (a Bachelor's Button, maybe).

Thank-you so much for stopping by my little corner.  I so enjoy sharing my second hand  treasures with you; it's fun knowing there are others who appreciate the thrill of thrift shopping as much as I do.  Have a great night!

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