Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-01-03

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, January 8, 2016

Blossom by Saart Brothers

Saart Brothers introduced their Blossom pattern in 1905. The design has a garland of single blossoms around the edge of the tip of the terminal. A thin double edge encircles the entire piece from the shoulder to the terminal. And the shoulders of the serving pieces have an ornate design of blossoms that works its way down into the bowl.

Sugar Sifter (5 1/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)

Chipped Beef Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Colonial By Gorham

Colonial by Gorham is a beautiful pattern with a simple twist design that dates back to 1885.

Vegetable Serving Set

Bon Bon Spoon ( 5 3/4 inches)

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

French Hollow Knife ( 7/8 inches)

Monday, January 4, 2016

Old Colonial by Towle

Towle introduced their Old Colonial pattern in 1895. It was designed by Leonard D. Cole. It has an open design at the top of the terminal.

Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

Large Jelly Knife (7 3/8 inches)

Lettuce Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

French Hollow Handle Knife (9 3/4 inches)