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, December 2, 2016

Old Style Pickle Fork Part 4

I have posted on the piece several times. However, here are more examples of the lovely Old Style Pickle Fork, which is a very versatile piece in a pattern.

Josephine by Alvin  (6 1/4 inches)




Japanese by Gorham (6 inches)




Chesterfield by Gorham  (5 7/8 inches)






Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Brentwood by Birks

Birks introduced their Brentwood pattern in 1914.

Cake Break (10 5/8 inches)





Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Cake Slicer (9 3/4 inches)



Small Cream Ladle  (5 1/2 inches)








Monday, November 28, 2016

American Garden by Tiffany

Another lovely Tiffany pattern, American Garden is fairly new having only been introduced in 1992.


Oversize Salad Serving Spoon  (( 7/8 inches)


Large Cold Meat Serving Fork  (9 inches)



Seafood Fork (6 1/8 inches)