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, July 3, 2020

American Colonial by Amston

Amston introduced their American  Colonial pattern in 1949. 

Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Baby Fork

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) New French Hollow Knife

Small Steak Carving Fork (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tulipan by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Tulipan pattern dates back to 1933.

Cream Soup (6 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Short Handle Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Pastry Server with Stainless Blade

Monday, June 29, 2020

Golden Age by Frank Smith

A unique pattern, Golden Age by Frank Smith dates back to 1947.


Dinner Knife (8 1/2 inches)
Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Modern Hollow Knife


Teaspoon (6 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Teaspoon