Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-11-19

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, November 24, 2017

Contempora by Dominick and Haff

Contempora introduced in 1930 by Dominick and Haff. The pattern was designed by Eleicl Saarinen. The unique design is based on the art deco shape of the Chrysler Building in New York.

Grille Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (5 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Alexander by Dominick and Haff

Alexandra was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1903.

Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Sugar Sifter (6 inches)

Long Handle Olive Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Monday, November 20, 2017

Sandwich Fork Part 2

I posted on this piece earlier. The Sandwich Fork is a practical piece that is not easily found. Often it is mistaken for a small potato fork.

Roman by JB and SM Knowles (7 7/8 inches)

Plymouth by Gorham (7 inches)

Virginia Carvel by Towle (7 1/4 inches)