Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2015-11-08

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, November 13, 2015

Empire by Ercuis

I have posted on patterns named Empire before, but here is the Empire pattern by the company Ercuis.

Dinner Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Saratoga Chip Server Part 4

Once again the Saratoga Chip Server, a lovely piece I have posted on earlier.

Monterey by Alvin (8 1/4 inches)

Wave Edge by Tiffany (9 1/8 inches)

Tiffany by Tiffany (9 inches)

Melrose by Alvin (8 7/8 inches)

Monday, November 9, 2015

Repousse by Kirk - Stieff

One of the most elegant patterns in sterling, the pattern that is the flagship of its style Repousse by Kirk Stieff was introduced in 1828. And while there are many that may bear the name and may be similar in design, this is the original one.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Large Berry Spoon (9 1/8 inches)

Small Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)