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 24, 2019

Grand Colonial by Wallace

Wallace introduced Grand Colonial by 1942.

 Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)

 Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Modern Hollow Knife

 Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Sugar Tongs

 Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

 Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)
Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Cocktail/Seafood Fork
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Impero by Wallace - Italy

This is Impero by Wallace-Italy, introduced in 1997.

 Lasagna Server (9 7/8 inches)

 Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Lasagna Server with Stainless Blade


 Iced Teaspoon (7 3/8 inches)


 Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Iced Tea Spoon

 Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

 Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Solid Gravy Ladle

Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork
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Monday, May 20, 2019

Venezia by Wallace - Italy

Venezia (aka Verona-Fortunoff ) was introduced by Wallace- Italy in 1995.
Asparagus Server (Hooded HH) (9 1/2 inches)
Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Hollow Asparagus Server with Silverplate Hood

 Sugar Shell (4 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon

Butter Spreader HH (6 inches)

 Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Butter Spreader Hollow Hdl-Paddle/Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (8 1/4 inches)

 Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Fork

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