The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?

Friday, March 19, 2010

Lobster Fork

The Lobster Fork, very similar to (and often confused with) the seafood fork is just as its moniker describes for eating lobster. There is also a Lobster Pick (for another entry), but the fork was used to pull the larger pieces of meat that came easily from the shell and also the pieces that were served, cold as appetizers. Silver companies were very creative in designing these forks, so they make collectible pieces. You will note that the tines on the fork in the Wave Edge pattern resemble a lobster's claw while the Amaryllis pattern has a Dolphin design.


(Lobster fork shown in Henry II by Gorham 6 1/8 inches)



(Lobster Fork shown Watteau by Durgin 7 3/8 inches)

Lobster Fork Solid


(Lobster Fork shown in Wave Edge by Tiffany 6 3/4 inches)

Lobster Fork Solid

(Lobster Fork shown in Amaryllis by Shiebler 6 3/4 inches)





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