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Visiting the Silversmith in Colonial Williamsburg

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Visiting the Silversmith in Colonial Williamsburg

In the 18th century in Colonial Williamsburg, buyers had to plan ahead for their jewelry and silverware purchases since they all had to be hand made to order.  During our recent visit to the silversmith, they were demonstrating the crafting of a silver goblet.  This is a very interesting place to visit on your next trip to Williamsburg.

Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments. 

Best wishes to all for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

James Craig Jeweller Sign IMG_1339

Silversmith Making a Goblet in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1333

Silversmith, James Craig Jeweller in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1330

Silversmith, James Craig Jeweller in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1334

Silversmith, James Craig Jeweller in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1335

Holiday Decorations in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1318

Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Maggie Finegan
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Chicago, IL

Roy, your photos brought me back in time.  Something to be said about automation and yet, there is something to be said for "square one".  Love your photos!

Dec 19, 2011 07:49 AM
Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

A favorite place of mine is Monument Valley.

Dec 19, 2011 08:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments and special thanks for sharing your photographs.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Wreath in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1345

Photograph by Roy Kelley, Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 19, 2011 08:31 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

         Thanks for the pictures. I remember the Silver Smith from my trip many years ago. Thanks for sharing.

I did not go to the zoo have many miles to use!

Dec 19, 2011 09:00 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

My husband and I are history buffs. We have actually visited Colonial Williamsburg twice. Love watching the craftsmen there.

Dec 19, 2011 11:58 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Roy and what a great post, great photos, great comments, featured by The AR Gods and also featured at one of my favorite groups at AR ...

EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

   

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VB ;o)

Dec 19, 2011 12:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your comments and thanks for sharing your photographs.

Thank you very much, Vegas Bob, for the feature.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1395

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 19, 2011 12:35 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

So intriguing. I have always wanted to visit Colonial Williamsburg... it's just so far away from here. I really enjoyed your photos of the silversmith.

Gretchen

Dec 19, 2011 01:53 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

WOW....this brings back soooo many memories of spending summers attending UVA and heading down to Williamsburg!  It's a special place where you do feel that time is standing still a bit!!

Dec 19, 2011 02:00 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Roy ... what a great blog!  The comments were as fun as your post!  Greast Job!  Thanks for sharing!

Dec 19, 2011 03:22 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Roy, I just love these photos and would love to go back for a visit this summer. Sure hope I can!

Dec 19, 2011 03:43 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, what a wonderful history lesson with the photos.  It makes me appreciate the creativity of these artists even more.  Thank you for shaing.  

Dec 19, 2011 03:50 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Amazing photos. I love the time period. History is so exciting. We don't have historical places like that. Our historic homes were built in 1979 in Wellington:) 

Dec 19, 2011 05:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your comments.  Dolores and I encourage all to include Colonial Williamsburg in your vacation plans.  The area is also a favorite retirement destination.  If we found the right home in the area, we would probably purchase there.

Happy Holidays!

Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1394

The holiday period is a wonderful time to visit the area and enjoy the seasonal decorations.

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 20, 2011 01:13 AM
Carey Valentine
Medallion Mortgage Company - Bountiful, UT

LOVE IT!  I visited on a side trip for a convention in Norfolk back in 2000.  It was just for the day and could've spent days there.  I bought a cookbook and handmade soap and a little blue book that tells about where are the sayings & social communications & interactions we use today came from. 

One of them is about elbows on the table and the reason it's rude is because the table was frequently also the front door, taken down and put on two saw horses for dinner.  If you rested your elbows on it, it could possibly tip and upset everything.  Isn't that funny.  Absolutely no reason not to do it today other than it's considered rude.  It's on my list to take my children to see.  Loved every minute of it.  Thanks for bringing back such a great memory!

Dec 21, 2011 11:58 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Carey, for your comments. You should plan a vacation in Colonial Williamsburg!

Happy Holidays!

Santa Claus in Colonial Williamsburg Copy of IMG_8710

Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 21, 2011 12:03 PM
Barbara Flannery
USA Realty,Inc. - London, KY
"Homes for Everyone In London Kentucky"

Great Photos, I Love Williamsburg, My husband and I took our Grandaughter there a couple of years ago!!

Thanks sooo much for sharing! Merry Christmas!!

Barbara

Dec 24, 2011 05:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Merry Christmas!

Longwood Gardens Poinsettias IMG_2220

 

Photographs by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 24, 2011 05:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning to all. Have a great day and a most productive week.

May 03, 2016 12:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used this content for a new blog to be posted on Dec. 21, 2017.

Dec 18, 2017 08:59 AM
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