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, November 13, 2020

JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles

 JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles is a unique pattern with a diagonal twist pattern.

Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

 JB & SM Knowles JSK15 (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut



Wednesday, November 11, 2020

No. 10 by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowles' No. 10 pattern dates back to 1882.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Bright Cut Bowl Sugar Spoon


Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Oyster Fork

Monday, November 9, 2020

Bacchanalian by CJ Vander

 This is CJ Vander's Bacchanalian pattern


Dessert Knife (8 1/2 inches)

CJ Vander Bacchanalian (Sterling) Dessert Knife with Stainless Blade