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 18, 2020

Buccellati Sterling Christmas Ornaments (Part 2 )


Buccellati's Christmas ornaments are mixed metal, as in they are both gold and silver.

Wreath (1991)


Cherub (1992)


Fireplace (1994)



Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Wallace Grand Baroque Heart Ornament (Part 2)

In the  style of their Grand Baroque pattern, Wallace produces a different heart shaped ornament every year. Here are a few examples from years past. 


This year's (2020) Grand Baroque



2018 Bells



2014 Stockings







Monday, December 14, 2020

Towle Christmas Cross Ornaments

 Like Reed and Barton and Gorham, Towle introduces an annual Cross.

This Year's Cross (2020)


1996



1994







Colonial Antique by Dominick and Haff

 Domonick and Haff's Colonial Antique was introduced in 1923. Note the unique cut outs at the tip of the Ice Cream Fork and Bon Bon Spoon.


Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)