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, January 27, 2017

King Albert by Whiting

King Albert was introduced by Whiting in1919.

Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/2 inches)



Egg Server (8 3/4 inches)



Large Jelly Server (6 5/8 inches)




Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Rubaiyat by Oneida

Although this is a newer pattern, Rubaiyat by Oneida (1969) is a unique design.

Hollow Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)






Monday, January 23, 2017

Valenciennes by Manchester

In 1938 Manchester introduced Valenciennes. The pattern has an open design on the terminal.

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Tomato Server (8 1/4 inches)



Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 3/8 inches)