Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-07-07

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, July 12, 2019

Persian by Gorham

Gorham's Persian pattern dates back to 1870. Another popular design name - you can also find Persian by Tiffany (1872), Persian by Whiting (1880) , and Persian by International (1847).

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Patrician by Gorham

Gorham's Patrician pattern dates back to 1902. It is another example of an ornate Victorian design.

Master Salt Spoon (3 1/2 inches)

Large Individual Fish Fork (7 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)

Waffle Server (8 inches)

Monday, July 8, 2019

Palm by Gorham

Palm is a popular name for sterling patterns. Gorham introduced their Palm pattern in 1870. This Palm is not to be confused with Palm by Tiffany (1871), Palm by Frank Whiting (1877).

Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)

Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)