Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-08-18

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, August 23, 2019

Atlanta by Gorham

Gorham's Atlanta pattern dates back to 1910.

Master Butter Knife (6 1/2 inches)

Large Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Vogue by Manchester

Manchester's Vogue pattern was introduced in 1932.

Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Sugar Spoon

Tea Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Solid Youth Tea Fork

Iced Teaspoon (7 3/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Iced Tea Spoon

Master Butter Knife (7 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Monday, August 19, 2019

Fleetwood by Manchester

Manchester's Fleetwood pattern was introduced in 1910.

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Mustard Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Mustard Spoon

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Fork (7 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Fork