Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-01-24

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 29, 2016

Quintessence by Lunt

Lunt introduced Quintessence in 1990. It is a multi-motif pattern. And although a rather new pattern, it has the lines and design that hearken back to the golden days of sterling. Note the different floral design on the terminal of each of the examples.

Fork (8 inches)

Fried Egg Server (9 1/2 inches)

Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Violet by Wallace

Of all the patterns named "Violet", Wallace's Violet of 1904 best uses the violet motif in its design. It is truly a lovely testament to the flower.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Hollow Handle Butter Spreader (5 1/8 inches)

Fish Serving Knife (11 1/2 inches)

Monday, January 25, 2016

Linenfold by Tiffany

Another pattern by Tiffany with a simple design. Linenfold was introduced in 1956. The motif on the stem resembles a folded napkin - just as its name says.

Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)