Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2015-04-26

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, May 1, 2015

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Blackinton introduced their Flowered Antique pattern in 1940. It was designed by Charles A. Joslin. The pattern is fairly simple accept for the unique treatment given to the top of the stem.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Small Carving Knife (10 inches)

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Corinthian by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Corinthian pattern in 1911. It is a fairly simple yet lovely design with clean lines.

Fork (7 inches)

Mayonnaise Ladle (5 1/4 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Pie Server (10 inches)

Monday, April 27, 2015

Webster by Manchester

Webster was introduced by Manchester in 1890. What a lovely pattern with a design of flowers on the terminal, beading around the terminal and a fan motif at the tip.

Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)

Fork (7 inches)