Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-11-26

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, December 1, 2017

Cordis by Tiffany

One of Tiffany's more simpler pattern. Cordis was introduced in 1958. It was designed by
Oscar Riedener.

Flat Handled Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Serving Fork (8 7/8 inches)

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Delacourt by Lunt

Lunt introduced Delacourt in 1966.

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Cake Breaker (11 1/4 inches)

Buffet Spoon (8 inches)

Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Monday, November 27, 2017

Edgemont aka Late Georgian by Gorham

Gorham orginally introduced this pattern as Late Georgian in 1934. It is an Art Deco design. Then in 1987 Gorham reintroduced the same pattern as Edgemont.

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Orange Knife (7 inches)

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Ice Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)