Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2017-12-17

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 22, 2017

Flowers of Christmas Medallion by Towle

For Christmas, Towle has their Flowers of Christmas Medallion collection. A different Medallion (ornament) is released each year.

Hawthorne (1984)

Christmas Cactus (1990)

Mistletoe (1987)

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Christmas Ornaments by Gorham

As I have in years past, here are some examples of Gorham's Sterling Christmas Ornaments. Gorham has several different sets including the Ball, the Snowflake, the Madonna, the Bell, and the snow flake. A different is produced every year, making them collectible.

1973 Sterling Snow Flake

Christmas Wreath 1989

Christmas Tree 2017

Monday, December 18, 2017

Colfax by Durgin-Gorham

Colfax was introduced by Gorham in 1922. If you notice you can see a design starting at the bottom of the terminal running down the stem.

Cream Soup Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Short Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)