Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2020-05-31

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, June 5, 2020

Montclair by Gorham

In 1908 Gorham introduced their Montclair pattern. I was thrilled when I stumbled across this pattern.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Lady Washington by Gorham

Gorham's Lady Washington pattern dates back to 1876.

Fish Knife (7 1/8 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

Monday, June 1, 2020

Griswold by Gorham

Gorham's Griswold pattern was introduced in 1922. It was designed by William C. Codman. Other Gorham patterns designed by Codman Other Codman designed Patterns include Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum.

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)