Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-03-13

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, March 18, 2016

Sherbert Spoons Part 2

I posted earlier on Sherbert Spoons. Here are some more examples.

Rose by Kirk (5 3/8 inches)

Hepplewhite by Reed and Barton (4 inches)

King by Kirk Stief (5 1/4 inches)

Brandon by International (6 inches)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Swiss by Gorham

One of Gorham's older patterns, Swiss was introduced in 1870.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Oyster Ladle (10 3/8 inches)

Sardine Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 14, 2016

Venetian Scroll by Onieda

Venetian Scroll by Onieda only dates back to 1970. That said it has the lines of some the older rococo designs. We often think of Onieda with stainless and silver plate but they did produce some lovely sterling patterns.

Sugar Shell (6 inches)

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)