Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-06-11

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, June 16, 2017

Cairo by Wallace

Wallace's Cairo pattern dates back to 1908, while Gorhams pattern with the same name (that I could not find any examples of) dates back to 1880.

Large Jelly Knife (8 1/2 inches)

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Individual Salt Spoon ( 2 3/4 Inches)

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Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Tea Rose by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced their Tea Rose pattern in 1940. It is a simple yet pretty pattern.

Ice Cream Fork (5 7/8 inches)
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Lemon Fork (4 3/8)
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Monday, June 12, 2017

New Standish by Durgin

Durgin introduced their New Standish pattern in 1905. It is a simple yet lovely pattern.

Large Pie Knife (9 2/8 inches)

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Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)

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Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)

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