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, January 22, 2014

Cromwell by Durgin

Durgin introduced Cromwell in 1893. For a pattern over 120 years old, it has aged well. The lovely design of scroll work around the terminal and edge of the stem make for a stately yet elegant pattern.
Pap Spoon  (6 inches)

Individual Pap/fruit Spoon

Large Lettuce Serving Fork  (9 1/8 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork

Large Chocolate Spoon (5 1/2 inches)
Large Chocolate Spoon

Oyster Fork  (5  5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork
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  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I love this salad fork! I totally want a fork like this. My fiance and I are looking for silverware for when we get married. Surprisingly, there are some really intricate pieces out there. http://www.silversuperstore.com/fortessa/stainless-flatware.html

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