Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2015-02-01

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, February 6, 2015

Lettuce Serving Forks (Part 3)

Richmond by Towle ( 8 1/8 inches)

Old Newbury by Towle (8 1/4 inches)

Majestic by Reed and Barton (10 inches)

Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (8 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Tyrolean by Frank Whiting /Amston

Another pattern by Frank Whiting, Tyrolean was introduced in 1893 and described as having a design of scrolls.

Bon Bon Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

Large Horseradish Serving Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Monday, February 2, 2015

Princess Ingrid of Sweden

I can only assume this pattern, Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting, was the named for Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta born on March 28, 1910 who in 1947 became the Queen of Sweden. This pattern was introduced in 1945.

The pattern is very modern in its lines. Is has some characteristics of Art Deco with terminal motif.

Solid Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Wired Cheese Cutter (8 3/8 inches)

Small Steak Carving Fork (9 3/8 inches)