I'm posting about my collection of what they used to call "Poor Man's Silver." I love it, and it's a good thing I do, because I can't afford the real thing.
They started making these pieces in the 1930s and most made their way into people's houses as wedding presents. I've gotten all of my pieces at yard sales.
Here is my three tier tray. I used it recently to put cookies on that I took to a get together.
Here are my baskets, I put candy in these.
These are my bowls. They can be used for fruit or rolls.
Here are some of my round trays. I love the one with the plate in the middle.
Here are my long trays. I use these on the table for bread when we eat breakfast and supper.
Here is another large bowl and small basket. I've used this large bowl for fruit before.These are very pretty and decorative items and can still be bought cheap at yard sales. I don't think I've ever paid more than $1 for any of mine. Many of them are hammered with pretty flowers, fruit or other designs. I can understand why they loved them, I think they are every bit as pretty as silver and you don't have to polish them. They store easy, most of the bowls and baskets can sit inside of each other and the trays stack on top of each other for storage.
