Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-04-28

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, May 3, 2019

Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Talisman Rose was designed by Charles F. Simms and introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Georgian Shell (1948) for Frank Whiting.

Dinner Fork ( 7 1/8 inches)

Ham Slicer (14 5/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Filet Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Rose of Sharon by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting introduced their Rose of Sharon pattern in 1954.

HH Paddle Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Jelly Server ( 6 3/8 inches)

Pierced Vegetable Serving Spoon ( 9 1/8 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Olympian by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Olympian pattern in 1878. It was designed by F. Antoine Heller, who later went on to design for Gorham. The pattern is multi motif, with different designs representing various Olympic sports.

Oversize Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Sorbet Spoon (5 1/4 inches)