Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-11-24

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 29, 2019

WND15 by Wendell

Ironically, I find that patterns that companies do not give an elaborate name to but rather just a number are often the most lovely patterns. A prime example is Wendell's WND15 pattern which is rococco in design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Berry Fork (4 1/8 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Individual Berry Fork

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Napkin Clips Part 3

More lovely sterling Napkin Clips. I posted on these earlier.

French Regency by Wallace

Wallace Silver French Regency (Sterling, 1986) Napkin Clip

Grand Colonial by Wallace
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Napkin Clip

Plymouth by Gorham

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Napkin Clip

27 by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff 27 (Sterling,Hollowware,Scrolls) Napkin Clip

Monday, November 25, 2019

WND1 by Wendell

Wendell's WND1 pattern dates back to 1890. The design is descibed as a tipped paddle design with wings.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon