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 15, 2019

Esteval By Buccellati

Esteval by Buccellati was only introduced in 1998.


Hollow Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Lemon Peeler (7 7/8 inches)



Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork (7 1/8 inches)






Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Grande Imperiale By Buccellati

Grande Imperiale By Buccellati only dates back to 1970.

Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Large Solid Fish Serving Fork (9 3/8 inches)



Pierced Vegetable Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)



Solid Piece Asparagus Tongs (10 1/2 inches)

Monday, February 11, 2019

Coronet By Lunt

Coronet was introduced by Lunt in 1932.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 3/4  Inches)





Baby Fork



Tomato Server )9 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)