Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2012-10-21

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 26, 2012

Relish Spoon

The Relish Spoon is one more type of pickle condiment utensil. The bowls differ greatly from pattern to pattern, some being plain oval, some being slightly fluted, and yet others pierced.

Georgian by Towle (5 1/4 inches)

Old English by Towle (6 1/4 inches)

Relish Spoon

Peony by Wallace (6 1/4 inches)

Relish Spoon

Troubadour by Concord (6 inches)

Relish Spoon

BMS1 by Baker Manchester (6 1/4 inches)

Relish Spoon

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Troubadour by Concord

The company Concord was bought by Frank Whiting so you may find this pattern listed under either. Troubadour was introduced in 1950. Although a newer pattern (in the world of sterling), it has some traditional lines.

Bouillon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Cocktail Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Individual Salt Spoon (2 1/4 inches)