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by Brielle
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:20 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Swedish Wedding Chalis
Replies: 3
Views: 4973

Why do you call it a wedding chalis? The cup has been handed down to the eldest male member of each generation upon their wedding day so thus we call it "the Wedding Chalis". The tradition dates back to before 1822. If there is more someone can tell me that would be most helpful. Thanks!
by Brielle
Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:49 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Swedish Wedding Chalis
Replies: 3
Views: 4973

Swedish Wedding Chalis

From what I understand, this chalis has been in my family for generations. My mother was told that the hallmark was researched and authenticated by the Antique Silver Department of Marshall Fields & Co. in Chicago, in 1951. The documents were lost and the information has been passed along "...

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