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, July 2, 2021

Clovelly by Reed and Barton

 Reed and Barton's Clovelly pattern dates back to 1912.


Terrapin Fork (5 inches)



Crumber (12 3/8 inches)



Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)




Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)







Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Old Colony -New by Gorham

 Gorham's Old Colony (New) pattern dates back to 1926. It is a plain pattern.


Butter Spreader (7 1/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Ice Teaspoon (7 1/8 inches)





Monday, June 28, 2021

New Castle by Gorham

 

Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Fish Fork (7 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)