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, August 7, 2015

Salem by Tiffany

Tiffany's Salem pattern introduced in 1956 is most likely the plainness flatware pattern I have seen.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/2 inches)




Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Pierced Waffle Server Part 3

Just a few more examples of the Pierced Waffle Server I have posted on earlier.


Windham by Tiffany  (9 1/8 inches)




Lancaster by Gorham (8 1/8 inches)



Renaissance by Tiffany (9 inches)




Shell and Thread by Tiffany (9 inches)




Monday, August 3, 2015

Copenhagen by Machester

Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Manchester introduced their Copenhagen pattern in 1936.

Sardine Fork (5 3/8 inches)



Casserole Spoon (8 1/2 inches)



Ice Cream Fork (5 3/4 inches)