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, November 11, 2016

Gadroon by International

International introduced their Gadroon pattern in 1933. It is a simple but elegant pattern with its ribbed edges.

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)



Small Casserole Spoon ( 8 7/8 inches)



Egg Server (9 inches)




Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)





Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Sovereign Old by Gorham

Sovereign Old was introduced by Gorham in 1941. 

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 inches)





Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)








Monday, November 7, 2016

Tulip by Fessenden

Fessenden introduced their Tulip pattern in 1910. It is beautiful, ornate, and a work of art.

Individual Pie Fork (5 1/4 inches)

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Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)


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Large Cream Ladle (4 1/4 inches(