Sitting here listening to the soft sounds of “Quiet Observer” by (electric harpist) Andreas Vollenweider, contemplating what to show and tell for my first post the beautiful soft music helped me decide ...
This set of Deagan Chimes was given to my grandparents for a wedding gift back in 1913; it is the very set that was used in my paternal great grandfather’s private care in the Grand Trunk Railroad.
Deagan chimes were used in those days to sound to the passengers meal time had arrived, and all through my childhood these chimes hung in the small hallway between the kitchen and dinning room at my grandparents place and they were rung during Sunday and special occasion meals.
Deagan chimes have quite the history some being with NBC (radio) and the not so well known “fourth note”. This "fourth note" was sounded to alert staff that they were to call in to their station. It was also used as an alert of a big happening and a call-out to the staff for events such as the Hindenburg disaster the Munich crisis and Pearl Harbor.
My set is still rung by myself for my personal little events, and for my personal pleasure ... just whenever the fancy strikes me. The sound of it makes me smile.
To learn more about Deagan Chimes you may search Google for a plethora of information.
You are invited to come visit my new website at www.elegancereclaimed.com
11 comments:
Hi Lynda!
First off congrats on your first post!! Woohoo!
And what a great way to start things out! love Deagan Chimes! And the story with it is priceless!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Welcome to show and tell Friday! The history behind your treasure was charming, it is wonderful to have items passed down that have such history. Thanks for sharing!
Linda
What a wonderful piece of history!Welcome to the blogging world as well! :)
What a treasure to have and with memories attached. Welcome to the world of blogging. Warning - It is addictive!
How very interesting!! I love the story behind the chimes! I also love the little Scottie dog I seen peeking out in the second photo!
Wow, the chimes are wonderful, so lucky to have them. I just became a follower and can't wait to check out your web site.
I loved the history behind your chimes. My Grandmother always rung a bell for dinner. It wasn't as fancy as the one you have. Congrats on your first post! I'm off to check out your web site. Have a wonderful weekend!
Diane @ Inspiremedesigns
I'm fascinated by your story. How wonderful to have such a treasure.
Well, welcome, welcome!!!! Glad you have joined us in the world of blogging!
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Thank you all for such wonderful greetings. I can tell ... I like it here ;-)
Reading all of your submitted posts on your own blogs has inspired me. I have many linens that I can not move, and now I will start to use them to creat. When they find a new life I will share, with you, about them, in future blog postings.
Again, Thank you all for your comments and the inspiration; you really are a wonderful group of ladies.
And a VERY SPECIAL Thank You to Cindy Kihn from "My Romantic Home" for hosting the weekly Show and Tell. BRAVO !!!
My grandparents had the same set hanging in their dining room. I remember being able to play them, with permission, and we'd use them to call others for meals, when we would visit at my grandparents' house.
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