In this week's Treasure Hunt column I wrote about vintage aluminum serving pieces. I asked readers to share the stories of their pieces:

Dear Cheryl-Anne,

I do enjoy reading your articles, especially the ones on your family.

I read the article this morning in HOME on aluminum products.

As a wedding gift, we received a 3 tiered cookie server and an aluminum serving tray. I gave the cookie tray away, but I still use and treasure
the serving tray.

The label on the back states "Hand Wrought Created by Rodney Kent 408".
The tray is 16" x 12" with hammered handles on
the ends and tulips covering the face of the tray.

My husband and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on August 4th, 2006.
As you already know, the aluminum products from the 1950's held up well.

Shirley Pantaleo

CAM: Thanks for sharing the story of your vintage aluminum serving pieces, Shirley. Obviously aluminum isn't the only thing that holds up well.
Congratulations on 50 years of marriage.