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?

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Palmette by Tiffany

Charles B. Blake designed the pattern Palmette for Tiffany and it was introduced in 1947. Although, designed in the late 40's the lines are almost art deco in design. The terminal is decorated with a stylized palmetto motif with straight lines coming down the stem. The shoulder's design reflects the palmetto motif from the terminal.

 Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

 Round Bowl Soup Spoon (gumbo) in the Palmette (strlng, 1947) pattern by Tiffany & Co Silver

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

 Flat Handle Butter Spreader in the Palmette (strlng, 1947) pattern by Tiffany & Co Silver

Pie Server (10 inches)

 Pie Server With Stainless Blade in the Palmette (strlng, 1947) pattern by Tiffany & Co Silver

Solid Serving Fork (9 inches)

 Solid Serving Fork in the Palmette (strlng, 1947) pattern by Tiffany & Co Silver
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