Nautical Dinnerware Collection Goes to Convention
is in Wildwood, New Jersey, June 13-15, 2013, and I'm so proud to be a part of it!
I am preparing and setting up a huge, impressive display of my friend's extensive collections,
representing the U.S.Navy. We've done this before, but this will be the biggest and best yet!
Look at what I've been doing to get ready!
This time, I am adding the nautical dinnerware, silver and china to my friend's exhibit.
I convinced him that the public would like to see it, and we are
setting up a mock-up officers' dining table along with the other displays.
Now, I have to gather and clean the silver first.
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| A pretty little mustard server |
Before
After
Wright's, Twinkle, Hagerty, Weiman's, or whatever you use, I think it takes lots of elbow grease, soft sponges and cloths,
patience. scrubbing and rubbing off the tarnish, careful rinsing, then buffing and polishing with soft cloths.
Oh, I love cleaning this beautiful silver! Unusual job today, and I am working in my friend's kitchen,
looking at the birds out the window, feeling very nostalgic. Some of this silver dates back to civil war times, much of the china was in use during WWII.
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| Wright's silver cream is a thick pink paste that I gently rubbed on with it's dampsponge applicator. |
I like to work with an old towel under me, and another clean towel on the other side of the sink,
to drain the clean rinsed pieces.
Then, after I get a couple pieces rinsed, I'll wash my hands, and begin drying and polishing.
Some pieces hadn't been polished for many years.
This is all officer's silver ware, made by Reed and Barton,
International Silver Company, Wallace Silversmiths,
Wm. Rogers Brothers, and Meriden Brita Brittania.
King's pattern
National Eagle with USN beneath, for senior officers
This handsome insignia is engraved on the large water pitcher .
Here's the top of the lid of the water pitcher.
Lovely fruit bowl.
Vinegar and Oil Caddy. Cruets are missing. I love this intricate work!
U.S. Navy Silverware, King's pattern
Two stars means it's the Admiral's silver
USN on handle-
warrant officer's silverware.
Square Knot, Junior Grade Officer, Ensign/Lt JG's silverware
I've managed to get quite a lot of pieces polished. I am going to set tables for 10.
Now it's time for me to take a tea break. I set up this tea service for me. Isn't it beautiful?
I'll bet my tea-lovin' girlfriends have never used any china and silver tea service like this!
US Navy Cobalt Blue Fouled Anchor China made by Homer Laughlin, 1940's-1950's
It was for the officers' wardroom mess.
This teapot pattern is an older style.
The large pot served four, and the smaller one in front is an individual pot.
Footed Egg Cups
Fouled Anchor- all officer's, and USN-warrant officer's
Commissioning Pennant with 4 stars
The Navy used fine china made by companies such as Homer Laughlin,
Oneida China Co., and Shenango China.
After my tea, I began assembling some stainless steel cookware and serving pieces
that were used by the cooks and some serving pieces used by enlisted men in the
mess hall. Many ladles, spoons and pots and pans were made by Vollrath.
These heavy handle-less cups are practically unbreakable.
Huge coffee pot for the enlisted men
Clinometers
Around my friend's home are many other pieces of equipment from U.S. Navy ships
We will not be taking all of his collections to the American Legion Convention.
But, I wanted you to see how fantastic they are.
Chronometers
I've helped my friend on many occasions, to rewind these and reset them.
Quite a job when the time changes!
Ship's wheel
A 5 foot model of the USS Barton (DD-722)
My friend had this exquisite model made of the ship he served on in the 60"s.
It is proudly displayed in his home. .
US Navy Fouled Anchor, the symbol for all officer's ,
Optical Range Finder Training Equipment
Highline chair, a transfer chair, suspends from a cable, to move someone from one ship to another.
My Daddy, as a young sailor, during the Korean War.
I was a Navy brat. then I grew up and married a young sailor,
and that's why I have strong sentiments for everything about the Navy.
Dad was a mechanic, A Machinist Mate, and served in Rhode Island,
Memphis, TN., Pensacola, FL and Virginia Beach, VA.
He served in the sixth fleet. He was over seas about 3 times
and had sea duty on aircraft carriers.
I was born at the Philadelphia Navy Hospital.
My son, my ex, My father-in-law, many of my uncles, cousins, and close
friends have also served in the U.S. Navy, and other branches of the military
for that matter.
My father-in-law, a U.S.Navy pilot and flight instructor during WWII.
These are my own special heroes, and I know you know someone too, who served.
Thank God for them.
Or you may know someone special , who is currently serving in our military forces,
Thank God for them, and pray for them diligently.
Those who go down to the sea in ships,
Who do business on great waters,
They see the works of the Lord,
And his wonders in the deep.
Psalm 107: 23-24
The New Jersey American Legion is sharing this annual celebration of our nation's
armed forces, all the branches, so we might honor our servicemen and women,
and showing these exhibits, so the public can learn our rich history.
Last year thousands attended this annual convention in Wildwood, N.J.
June 12 is flag day! We recently honored our veterans on Memorial Day,
and now Father's Day fast approaches. Soon it will be the 4th of July!
So, especially now, I feel nostalgic, and I hope you will pray along with me,
for our great country. We are in a lot of trouble.
We owe it to those who sacrificed their lives and gave so much so we can be free,
to fix America's problems and return our country to what it was,
the land of the free, one nation under God.
So please, let's pay attention, and find out what we can do to make things right.
God Bless America!
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Love, Linda
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