A Thing of Beauty

I love beautiful things.  I think any and all who haunt these blogs and websites do as well. Before I was a designer, before I was a blogger, before anything, I loved beautiful things.  Be they grand or humble, I have always loved the thrill of the hunt and the subsequent finding of the "prize".

 I know. The definition of the word prize is as infinite as the number of us devotees.

For today's enjoyment, I offer this.

This is a silver-plated hotel turkey platter and dome.  It is absolutely huge, measuring 30" long x 20" wide.

It takes some muscle to lift it!  It has a crest engraved on the front and the scalloped tray is substantial.

Something about a beautiful object that has been loved, used, and cherished by many before us makes it so much more meaningful than anything brand new.

(When I leave this old world, they'll probably have to pry this from my dead cold hands!)