1847 Rogers Brothers

Lucy Blanchard (LB) was my grandmother's great grandmother. My grandmother was born in 1894 so Lucy was probably born around 1814. She got married in 1834. It is safe to assume she got this silverware sometime after it first came out in 1847 and had it engraved with her initials. I find it interesting that my grandmother's married name was Rogers although no relation to the silver family.

[Maggiemae]

In those days quite common to have your initials on silver. Nowadays, very rare!

[katy]

@maggiemae so true!

[Lou Ann]

Wonderful to have these. Real family heirlooms. I hope you have a note in your silver chest that shares the history of them.

[Wyomingsister]

On my recent visit with our uncle, a family Bible came out and I can share that Lucy (Olds) Blanchard was born May 7, 1812, married September 10, 1834 and died August 20, 1880. The Olds maiden name is in the family of the Oldsmobile Olds.

[Wyomingsister]

And a lovely photo BTW! 😉

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful lighting on the silverware.

[Kathy]

What treasures. I like the low lighting that highlights the shape of the utensils and the engraved initials.

[Diana]

How wonderful to still have these heirlooms, beautifully captured and lovely lighting.

[moni kozi]

Nice low key shot

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Talk about historical family heirlooms! You've really honored them in this shot. Of course it's a fav!

[Lin]

Wonderful lighting

[katy]

@louannwarren Thank you Lou Ann. I don't have it all recorded yet but should get that done soon!
@wyomingsis Thank you for the kind words and the information!
@shutterbug49 I worried it might not be enough Debbie thank you.
@randystreat Thank you Kathy! They are so worn that I was trying to get the lighting to show the detail without blowing it out!
@ludwigsdiana There are actually three of them so one for each of my daughters someday and yes they are treasures
@monikozi Thank you for taking the timne to comment Monika!
@olivetreeann Aww thanks so much Ann! As I age they become even more treasured.
@linnypinny I am glad you like it Lin thanks

[Terri]

How great you can trace your family so far back. Even more amazing that you have these wonderful heirlooms. I love how you showcased these. Just amazing.