Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-06-25

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 30, 2017

Fiancee by Weidlich

A very plain pattern to have such a romantic name. This in Weidlich's Fiancee pattern introduced in 1931

Cream Soup Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

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Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)

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Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

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Tomato Server (7 1/4 inches)

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Lenox by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced its Lenox pattern in 1933

Small Steak Carving Fork

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Sugar Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

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Fork (7 1/2 inches)

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Suffolk by Alvin

In 1905 Alvin introduced their Suffolk pattern. It is a strong pattern with a shell design at the end of the terminal and simple lines and curves from the tip to the handle.

Orange Spoon (5 /5/8 inches)

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Olive Fork (8 1/8 inches)

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Small Casserole Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

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Cheese Scoop (6 inches)

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