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 29, 2020

Elmwood by Gorham

Gorham's Elmwood pattern dates back to 1894.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

 Gorham Silver Elmwood (Sterling,1894) Teaspoon


Dinner Knife HH (9 5/8 inches)

 Gorham Silver Elmwood (Sterling,1894) New French Hollow Knife
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Princess Ingrid pattern dates back to 1945 and is Art Deco in design.

 Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

 Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Pie Server (10 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Pie Server with Stainless Blade


Pierced Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

 Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Solid Pierced Casserole Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)
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Monday, May 25, 2020

Princess Fuchsia by Frigast

Frigast's Princess Fuchsia is an art deco design. And for WIW, the name refers to the flower of the same name. Note the design at the bottom of the stem.

 Dinner Fork  (7 1/4 inches)

 Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Fork


Cream Soup Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

 Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Butter Spreader (6 inches)

 Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)

Bottle Opener (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Bottle Opener with Stainless Bowl
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