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, September 4, 2020

BMS 43 by Baker Manchester

Another 'Limited' pattern, Baker Manchester's  BMS 43 pattern has just a few pieces, such as the Demitasse Spoon and Five O'Clock Teaspoon.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS43 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Avon by Fessenden

Fessenden's Avon pattern date back to 1900. 

Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 3/4 inches)

Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Monday, August 31, 2020

HMD4 by Hamilton and Diesinger

Hamilton and Diesinger's HMD4 pattern dates back to 1897.

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Fork

Ice Cream Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Ice Cream Spoon Individual

Small Berry Spoon ( 7 7/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon