Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-07-02

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, July 7, 2017

Astor by Gorham

An old pattern, Astor was introduced in 1910 by Gorham. It is a "Bright Cut" style design.

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Southern Charm by Alvin

This is very simple pattern by Alvin. Southern Charm was introduced in 1947.

French Hollow Knife (9 5/8 inches)
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Fork (7 1/4 inches)

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2 Piece Baby Set

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Monday, July 3, 2017

Andante by Gorham

Gorham introduced Andante in 1963. As with other patterns of that time, the design is fairly plain.

Fork (7 1/8 inches)

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Iced Tea Spoon (7 inches)

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Pie and Cake Server (10 3/4 inches)

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