Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-06-12

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, June 17, 2016

Empress by International

Alfred G. Kintz designed Empress for International and it was introduced in 1932. The design has Art Deco lines. Kintz also designed Wedgewood pattern in 1924 and co-designed Springtime in 1935, both for International.

Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Salad Serving Spoon (11 1/8 inches)

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Toast Serving Fork Part 2

These are some examples of the Toast Serving Fork, which I have posted on earlier. It should not be confused with the Toast Server which is a different piece.

Wedding Rose by Watson (7 5/8 inches)

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Bridal Rose by Alvin (7 3/8 inches)

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Revere by International (7 3/8 inches)

Mount Vernon by Lunt (7 1/4 inches)

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Oval Twist

Whiting's Oval Twist is a unique pattern that dates back to 1880. The lines are clean and simple yet very sophisticated.

Overcup Tea Strainer (6 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Master Salt Spoon (3 5/8 inches)

Pie Fork (6 1/4 inches)