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, April 13, 2018

Dancing Flowers by Reed Barton

William L. Laffrery designed Dancing Flowers for Reed and Barton and it was introduced in 1950.

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Large Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)



Roast Carving Fork ((11 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Fragrance By Reed and Barton

Fragrance by Reed and Barton was introduced in 1941.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)



Small Cold Meat Serving (7 1/2 inches)





Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)



Salad Serving Set





Monday, April 9, 2018

Georgian Rose by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced their Georgian Rose in 1941.

Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/2 inches)



Salad Serving Set





Lemon Fork (5 inches)



Emperor by Wendell

Wendell's Emperor pattern dates back to 1850.

Old Style Pickle Fork  (5 7/8 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick ( 6 1/8 inches)



Strawberry Fork (4 5/8  inches)