Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2015-07-12

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, July 17, 2015

Long Handled Sherbert Spoon

Here are some examples of Long Handled Sherbert Spoons. Looking back on my earlier post on Sherbert Spoons, I see that these are not any longer than those, however the bowls are smaller and not as fat, giving the stems a longer profile. Just my guess as to why these (of the same length) are referred to "long".

Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton

Prelude by International (5 7/8 inches)

Spring Glory by International (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

King William by Tiffany (aka as Antique)

King William was first introduced by Tiffany as a pattern named Antique in 1870. Later the name was changed to King William. It is as simple a design as a pattern can get.

Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/8 inches)

Fish Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Iced Teaspoon (7 1/2 inches)

Monday, July 13, 2015

Hampton by Towle

Unlike the previous patterns by the same name, Towle's Hampton is more ornate. It was introduced in 1892. The stem and terminal are decorated with a design of scroll work.

Fork (7 1/2 inches)