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, October 23, 2020

Stag by Albert Coles

 Albert Coles' Stag pattern dates back to 1865. 


Gravy Ladle (7 3/8 inches)

Albert Coles Stag (Coin) Solid Gravy Ladle

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Palace by Albert Coles

 Not Sterling but Coin silver, Albert Coles Palace pattern dates back to 1851. 

Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Albert Coles Palace (Coin) Teaspoon

Monday, October 19, 2020

Danish Crown by Frigast

 The Danish Crown pattern by Frigast has some Art Deco lines.


Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fork


Fruit Orange Spoon (6 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon


Fish Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Individual Hollow Handle Fish Knife-Sterling Blade


Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Bouillon)