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 30, 2020

Salem Witch by Gorham - Revisited

I first posted on this pattern in 2012. It is such a unique pattern, I am re-posting it.  

The Salem Witch pattern was designed in 1892 by Daniel Low for Gorham on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Salem Witch trials. This was the second, more detailed "Salem Witch" design he created.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Salem Witch (Sterling) Teaspoon

Durgin (which later was sold to Gorham) in 1880 introduced the earlier, less intricate Salem Witch pattern also designed by Daniel Low.  




 



Wednesday, October 28, 2020

ASS2 by Amston

 Amston's ASS2 pattern was introduced in 1915


Petite Fours Server (6 1/8 inches)

Amston ASS2 (STERLING) Solid Petite Server

Monday, October 26, 2020

Onslow - Georgian Scroll by Arthur Stone

 Arthur Stone's Onslow-Georgian Scroll dates back to 1935.


Serving Spoon (9 5/8 inches)

Arthur J Stone Onslow-Georgian Scroll (Sterling, 1935) Solid Serving Spoon


Serving Fork ( 5/8 inches)

Arthur J Stone Onslow-Georgian Scroll (Sterling, 1935) Solid Serving Fork