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, February 2, 2018

Silver Swirl by Wallace

1955
Designer : William S. Warren

Silver Swirl by Wallace is yet another pattern designed by William Warren (who also designed Rose Point,  Sir Christopher, Grand Baroque , and Romance of the Sea). It was introduced in 1955.

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Wednesday, January 31, 2018

John Alden by Watson

Watson introduced their John Alden pattern in 1911.

Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Asparagus Tongs (8 inches)



Flat Handled Crumber (12 3/4 inches)



Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)




Monday, January 29, 2018

Cactus by Georg Jensen

A beautiful art deco pattern, Georg Jensen's Cactus was introduced in 1930.

European Fork (7 3/4 inches)



Grapefruit Spoon (5 7/8 inches)


Jam Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Sardine Serving Fork (6 5/8 inches)