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, April 8, 2016

Josephine by Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced their Josephine pattern in 1899.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)



Strawberry Fork



French Hollow Knife (9 7/8 inches)




Wednesday, April 6, 2016

York by Gorham

Gorham's York pattern is one of their older ones dating back to 1885. It is defined as having a "Tassel Tip". 


Ice Cream Slicer (9 1/2 inches)




Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Monday, April 4, 2016

Lexington by JB and Sm Knowles

Knowles introduced their Lexington pattern in 1880. It is described as having a bead edge and a dotted flower tip. 

Large Jelly Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Confection Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Cake Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Chocolate Spoon (4 inches)