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    Something Margery said yesterday prompted me to take this photo today. This is my little kitchen dresser that I've had for about 25 years. I bought it because where we lived at the time didn't have much storage space and I need a place for my crockery. I don't really like the idea of having things I don't use everyday, nevertheless, here sits my "good" dinner set. I use it whenever someone comes over for tea or when we have visitors staying and of course on Christmas day and all birthdays.

    On the outside shelf sits a silver tea set and tray I bought for $12 at an antiques auction - along with a $12 plate that I sold on ebay to a collector in Washington DC for $340 US, but that's another story, there is also an antique amber glass comport (with macadamia nuts in it) and some little paint pots at the back.
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    Here's a closer look inside...
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    Just near the little white candle votiffs is this... it's a 1919 Australian penny - in our old currency pre-1966. The penny was set into the top of the dresser by the manufacturer. 1919 was the year my mother was born.
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    Great pics Bethany......I lurve your' cabinet!

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    I would like to have a set of china one day but nothing new - something similar to what you have - My biggest regret to divorse was not getting the family china to pass down to my oldest boy - It looks similar to yours. My mom was born in 1921!! Isn't it cool the wealth of info they could share with us and our kids!!

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    It's beautiful! I love the china and the penny is wonderful!

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    Your china & cabinet are very pretty. You just have to look at them and smile at the thought of all those wonderful meals shared with people you love.
    The penny is a neat way to date an item.

    I need to know the story of the $12 plate that was supposed to be bought by someone for $340US. Can't tease a gal & then not dish.
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    OK Bethany, I'm with Darlene I NEED to know too!

    Love your cabinet and your china!

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    look in the verandah for details and pic of the plate

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    I love those plates. I also love the cabinet. I am a coin collector, so I really dig that cool penny. Glad you got your own subforum for pictures.

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