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?

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Songs of Christmas-Sterling by Wallace Silver

Wallace introduced their Songs of Christmas series in 2000.

Silver Bells (2000)


Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling Silver Bells - With Box 1

Town of Bethlehem (2001)

Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling Town Of Bethlehem - Boxed

Oh Christmas Tree (2002)

Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling O Christmas Tree - Boxed

Monday, December 23, 2019

Towle, Flowers of Christmas Medallion Part 3

 For the past several years, I have posted on Towle's  Annual Christmas Medallion Ornaments. Here are some more examples.

Laurel (1986)
Towle Silver Flowers of Christmas Medallion Laurel - No Box

Holly (1988)

Towle Silver Flowers of Christmas Medallion Holly - Boxed

Chrysanthemum (1991)

Towle Silver Flowers of Christmas Medallion Chrysanthemum - Boxed