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, November 22, 2019

WND11 by Wendell

I'm sure when this pattern was introduced, but here is an example of WND11 by Wendell.

Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)
Wendell WND11 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

WND21 by Wendell

One of Wendell's 'Limited Patterns', WND21 is a lovely design.

 Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

 Wendell WND21 (Sterling) Teaspoon
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Marguerite by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Marguerite pattern was introduced in 1880. Its design is what they refer to as 'etched'.

 Large Pie Knife (7 5/8 inches)

 Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Large Solid Bright Cut Pie Knife

 Fork (7 1/8 inches)

 Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Fork


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