Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-08-07

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, August 12, 2016

Long Handled Chocolate Muddler Part 2

Fairfax, Frontenac, Georgian, Lancaster, New Vintage, Violet, Watson,

I have posted on Chocolate Pieces earlier, here are some examples of Long Handled Chocolate Muddlers.

Number 10 by Dominick and Haff (7 1/2 inches)

Chantilly by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)

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Irving by Wallace (8 inches)

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Bridal Rose by Alvin (8 1/4 inches)

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Burgundy by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Burgundy on 1949.

Bottle Opener (5 1/2 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Poultry Sheers (10 7/8 inches)

Joint/Roast Holder (10 7/8 inches)

Monday, August 8, 2016

Hyperion by Whiting

I was shocked when I realized I had not posted on this pattern earlier. Hyperion by Whiting is a strong pattern with a variety of details in the design. It was introduced in 1888.

Small Casserole Spoon (7 7/8 inches)

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Orange Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Nut Pick (5 1/2 inches)