Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2012-09-30

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, October 5, 2012

Victoria Old by Watson

Watson introduced Victoria Old in 1895. (Although there is some reference to the pattern being introduced as early as 1890.) Whatever the year, it is a very ornate and lovely pattern with a wide open space left on the terminal for a monogram.

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 inches)

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Rose Point by Wallace

Rose Point was introduced by Wallace in 1934 and designed by William S. Warren. Warren also designed Grand Baroque and Sir Christopher for Wallace, and was known as one of the company's premier designers. The pattern has an open design on the terminal with roses designed in the open part giving it an almost lace like appearance.

Pierced Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Pierced Tablespoon (serving Spoon)