Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2020-11-29

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, December 4, 2020

Reed and Baron Christmas Cross (Part 3)

Reed and Barton introduces a Cross Ornament each year. Here are a few examples of this year's and some from the past. I posted on these last year.

2020 (This year's ornament)

1985

1975

2012

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Gorham Christmas Ornaments Part 3

It's December and that is time to turn our attention to Christmas Pieces. These particular Gorham ornaments are "unlimited" as in they are not dated for a limited supply. I posted on this collection earlier.

Angel with Trumpet