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, June 12, 2015

Cake Breaker Part 2


Yes, I have posted on the Cake Breaker before. Even more so than the ice cream spoon, this is most likely the most misunderstood utensil the Victorians thought to add to a silver set.


Eloquence by Lunt (10 7/8 inches)



Stanton Hall by Onieda (11 inches)



Rose by Kirk (11 1/8 inches)







Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Dressing Spoon Part 2



Several years back I visited the Dressing Spoon which is another serving spoon, but usually longer and often has a button on the back.

Eloquence by Lunt (11 inches)




Lion by Frank Smith (11 inches)




Chippendale by Towle (11 /14 inches)



Old Colonial by Towle (14 1/4 inches)





Monday, June 8, 2015

Wild Rose by International

In addition to Watson's Wild Rose pattern I have already posted on, International introduced a Wild Rose pattern in 1948. 

Tomato Server (7 7/8 inches)



Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8



Pie Server (9  1/2 inches)