Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar

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, November 13, 2020

JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles

JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles is a unique pattern with a diagonal twist pattern.

Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

JB & SM Knowles JSK15 (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

No. 10 by JB and SM Knowles

JB and SM Knowles' No. 10 pattern dates back to 1882.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Bright Cut Bowl Sugar Spoon

Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Oyster Fork

Monday, November 9, 2020

Bacchanalian by CJ Vander

This is CJ Vander's Bacchanalian pattern

Dessert Knife (8 1/2 inches)

CJ Vander Bacchanalian (Sterling) Dessert Knife with Stainless Blade

Friday, November 6, 2020

William and Mary by CJ Vander

This is CJ Vander's William and Mary pattern.

Dinner Fork (8 1/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Fork

Serving Table Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Tudor by JB and SM Knowles

JB and SM Knowle's Tudor pattern dates back to 1885.

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)

JB & SM Knowles Tudor (Sterling, 1885) Fork

Monday, November 2, 2020

BBB13 by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle

Bailey, Banks, and Biddle's BBB13 pattern is an older pattern.

Large Asparagus Serving Fork (10 1/8 inches)

Bailey, Banks & Biddle BBB13 (Sterling) Bright Cut Large Solid Asparagus Serving Fork

Friday, October 30, 2020

Salem Witch by Gorham - Revisited

I first posted on this pattern in 2012. It is such a unique pattern, I am re-posting it.

The Salem Witch pattern was designed in 1892 by Daniel Low for Gorham on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Salem Witch trials. This was the second, more detailed "Salem Witch" design he created.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)