Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2021-08-01

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, August 6, 2021

H-402 by Gorham

Another of the numbered patterns by Gorham is H402 that dates back to 1900.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Virginian by Onieda

Onieda's Virginian pattern dates back to 1942. An interesting fact - the same design was introduced in 1934 by Onieda in silver plate called "Chateau".

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Iced Teaspoon (7 1/2 inches)

Small Steak Carving Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Monday, August 2, 2021

Lobster Forks Part 4

I posted on Lobster Forks several years ago. It is a fairly rare piece. Here are 2 more examples.

Georgian By Towle (6 inches)

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Imperial Court by Faberge (7 5/8 inches)