Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-07-16

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 21, 2017

Alencon Lace by Gorham

Another "newer" pattern, Alencon Lace was released by Gorham in 1965.

Hollow Knife (9 1/4 inches)

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Bon Bon Spoon (5 inches)

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Fork (7 1/2 inches)

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Punch Ladle (13 7/8 inches)

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Vivaldi by Alvin

Vivaldi was introduced in 1966 by Alvin, The pattern is rather ornate but even as detailed and heavy as the pattern is, it still lacks the splendor and charm of the earlier patterns.

Teaspoon (6 inches)

Steak Knife (10 3/8 inches)

Large Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)

Monday, July 17, 2017

Chased Romantique by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Chased Romantique pattern in 1936. The pattern was designed by F. Russell Woodward Do not confuse this with their regular "Chase" pattern that was introduced earlier in 1933. Woodward also designed Rochambeau for Watson in 1919.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (6 inches)