I too have a silver napkin ring, but, alas, not polished for a long time. I did polish it once (I think). Christening present of course, and as I turned 78 on 31st May my memory may be unreliable about the polishing! I don't use it, no napkins......but I certainly remember the smell that silver polish gave off. Enough to bring tears to your eyes!
I too have a silver napkin ring, but, alas, not polished for a long time. I did polish it once (I think). Christening present of course, and as I turned 78 on 31st May my memory may be unreliable about the polishing! I don't use it, no napkins......but I certainly remember the smell that silver polish gave off. Enough to bring tears to your eyes!
You managed to show us how everyday objects carry heavy histories of class and exploitation. Thank you for sharing
This may amuse you from a few years ago, if you appreciate irony: https://endlesschain.substack.com/p/aunt-elsie-and-her-sugar-bowl
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