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, March 23, 2018

Shirley by International



Shirly was designed by John R. Dean in 1910 for International. It is a fairly simple design.


Large Sandwich Serving Tongs



Mayonnaise Ladle (5 inches)



Fish Fork  5 7/78 inches)




Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Betty Alden by Reed and Barton

Dating back to 1921, Reed and Barton's Betty Alden pattern has an art deco design.

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)





Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Monday, March 19, 2018

Emperor by Reed and Barton

In 1875  Reed and Barton introduced their Emperor pattern. This is a lovely example of Victorian Sterling.


Oyster Fork (5 7/8 Fork)



Youth Fork (5 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/8 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 5/8 inches)