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, May 15, 2020

Pompeian by Whiting

In 1913 Whiting introduced their Pompeian pattern,

 Large Solid Fish Serving Fork  (8 inches)


 Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Large Solid Fish Serving Fork

 Egg Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

 Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Egg Spoon
Individual Fish Fork  (5 1/2 inches)

 Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Individual Solid Fish Fork
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Royal Rose by Century

Century's (now International's)  Royal Rose pattern dates back to 1938. It is a lovely pattern with a detailed floral design.

 Dinner Fork - HH (9 inches)

 International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) New French Hollow Knife

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Iced Tea Spoon



Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife
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Monday, May 11, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Steiff

Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern was designed by Jose Barata y Barrera in 1966. 

 Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

 Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon

 Individual Steak Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)

 Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle

Baby Fork (5 1/8 inches)

 Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Baby Fork
Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade

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