Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2020-03-08

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, March 13, 2020

BMS 25 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS25 pattern dates back to 1915.

Youth Fork (6 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Youth Fork

Sugar Sifter (5 1/4 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Small Sugar Sifter

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

BMS 30 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchster's BMS 30 pattern dates back to 1905.

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Oyster Fork

Nut Serving Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Solid Nut Serving Spoon

Large Sugar Tongs (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Large Sugar Tongs

Monday, March 9, 2020

BMS 11 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS11 dates back to 1915.

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Individual Salad Fork

Orange Spoon (5 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon