All silver/silverplate/pewter items in my shop are family heirlooms passed down to me through my family generations, with some dating back to the 1800s. My Granny was a dedicated historian, a world-traveler who published books on formal gardens and flower arrangements. She was a huge patron of her local museum in Montclair, NJ heading up many different historical exhibits of different objects and genres. I've done my best to do research on these pieces, and hope that they find a home with someone who truly appreciates their historical value.