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, June 18, 2021

Serving Spoons

Not to overwhelm my gentle readers with a list of utensils but below is a list of every (that I know of) serving spoon one may find in a sterling silver flatware pattern. Many are the same, just by different names. For instance the Pickle spoon is very much like the Piccalilli spoon as well as a Chow Chow Spoon. The Marmalade, Jelly, Jam, and Honey spoons can easily be confused.

I could go on, but I'll spare you. Below is a list of "Serving Spoons" that can be found in flatware patterns, but it is safe to say, every pattern does not have every one of these spoons. Although, to be proper, I would make sure I didn't confuse the Martini Serving Spoon with the Mint Julep Spoon.



Serving Spoons
Bar Spoon
Berry Spoon
Bon Bon Spoon
Buffet Spoon
Cracker Spoon
Condiment Spoon
Confection Spoon
Compote Spoon
Cocktail Spoon
Chop Spoon
Chow Chow Spoon
Chowder Spoon
Casserole Spoon
Fish Serving Spoon
Honey Spoon
Hooded Spoon
Ice Spoon
Ice Cream Serving Spoon
Invalid Spoon
Jam Spoon
Jelly Spoon
Lemonade Spoon
Lettuce Spoon
Macaroni Spoon
Marmalade Spoon
Martini Spoon
Master Nut Spoon
Medicine Spoon
Melon Spoon
Mint Julep Spoon
Mustard Spoon
Nut Spoon
Nutmeg Spoon
Olive Spoon
Oyster Spoon
Pap Spoon
Platter Spoon
Poached Oyster Spoon
Preserve Spoon
Pea Spoon
Piccalilli Spoon
Pierced Serving Spoon
Relish Spoon
Rice Spoon
Salad Serving Spoon
Stuffing Spoon
Sugar Spoon
Sugar Sifter Spoon
Table Spoon
Terrapin Serving Spoon
Vegetable Serving Spoon




Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)




Monday, June 14, 2021

Poultry Shears (Part 4)

 More examples of Poultry Shears not to be confused with Grape Shears.


Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton




English King by Tiffany




Pantheon by International