Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2020-03-29

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, April 3, 2020

TWS 327 by Towle

Towle's TWS 327 dates back to 1890 and is a lovely pattern with a design of scrolls.

Pie Knife 9 inches
Towle Silver TWS327 (Sterling) Large Solid Pie Knife

Towle Silver TWS327 (Sterling) Large Solid Pie Knife

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

TWS 350 by Towle

Continuing our look at the "Numbered" patterns of different manufacturers, this is Towle's TWS 350.

Cake Knife

Filet Knife (9 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 30, 2020

H408 by Gorham

Gorham's H408 pattern dates back to 1900. It is a lovely pattern, however long since discontinued with few examples. Gorham Silver H408 (Sterling,1900) Teaspoon

Gorham Silver H408 (Sterling,1900) Teaspoon