Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2016-12-11

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 16, 2016

Jefferson by Watson

Watson Introduced their Jefferson pattern in 1900. It is lovely example of patterns of this period. Wallace, Gorham, and Lunt also have patterns named "Jefferson".

Oyster Ladle (8 1/2 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Luncheon Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Ramekin Forks (Part 4)

The Ramekin Fork, one of those Victorian pieces everyone needs when serving that perfect individual souffle to each of your dinner guests. Typically smaller than a Salad Fork or a Fish Fork. I have posted on these earlier.

Chesterfield by Gorham (5 inches)

Etruscan (1913) (4 7/8 inches) by Gorham

Meadow Rose (1907) (5 inches) by Watson

Repousse (1896) (5 1/2 inches) by Kirk Stieff