Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2018-01-14

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, January 19, 2018

Madison by Wallace

Wallace introduced Madison in 1913.

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Cheese Server (6 7/8 inches)

Youth Tea Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

La Viola by Wallace

This is a lovely unusual pattern with a design of violets. Wallace introduced La Viola in 1912. There is a nice area on the terminal for engraving.

Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Small Steak Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 3/8 inches)