Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2020-02-09

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, February 14, 2020

Milan by Gorham

In the theme of St Valentine's Day, Gorham's Milan pattern has a heart on the end of the terminal. George Wilkinson designed the pattern that was in 1885. Wilkerson also designed Rossette and Ivy for Gorham.

This is the terminal. I could not find any examples of pieces in the pattern.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Amaryllis by Shiebler

Shiebler's Amaryllis patern dates back to 1877. It is decribed as a geometric pattern.

Sugar Sheel (6 5/8 inches)

George W Shiebler Amaryllis (Sterling, 1877) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut

George W Shiebler Amaryllis (Sterling, 1877) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut

Fork (8 5/8 inches)
George W Shiebler Amaryllis (Sterling, 1877) Large Dinner Fork