Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2015-03-29

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, April 3, 2015

Pie Fork

I posted earlier on the Pastry Fork which is what the Pie Fork is often referred to.

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

La Splendide by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

Hindostanee by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

Gadroon by Wood and Hughes (6 inches)

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

King Louis by International

King Louis was introduced by International in 1971 and was designed by William J. Knope. The pattern is a cascade of flowers from the terminal to the shoulder of the piece. The terminal has an open design.

Cocktail Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Hollow Handle Steak Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Dessert Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Monday, March 30, 2015

Roman by Knowles

Knowles introduced Roman in 1900. Although the main lines of the pattern are strong, the few floral details give it some feminine softness.

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (6 1/4 inches)