Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-12-15

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, December 20, 2019

Gorham Christmas Ornaments Post 2

As I have posted before, in addition to their flatware and holloware, Gorham has a set of sterling Christmas ornaments. Here are some examples of these.

Snowman

Stocking

Drummer Boy

Santa's Helper - Elf

Monday, December 16, 2019

Chantilly Ornaments Part 3

Gorham produces a different sterling Christmas Tree ornament each year using the design of their ever popular Chantilly pattern. I have posted on these before. Here are some more examples of past years.

2017 Poinsettia

Gorham Silver Chantilly Ornament 2017 Poinsettia - Boxed

2011 Heart

Gorham Silver Chantilly Ornament 2011 Chantilly Heart - Boxed

2015 Star

Gorham Silver Chantilly Ornament 2015 Chantilly Star - 3 1/4 Ht - Boxed

2019 Star