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, May 7, 2021

Clover Blossom by Mayer

In 1906 Joseph Mayer introduced Clover Blossom.

Dinner Knife with French Bolster (9 5/ inches)

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Place Spoon (7 inches)

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Colonade by Manchester

In 1936 Manchester introduced their Colonade pattern. It is an art deco pattern designed by Frank S. Trumbull.

Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/8 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Gravy Ladle (6 inches)

Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Monday, May 3, 2021

Belvedere by Lunt

Lunt's Belvedere pattern only dates back to 1972. Even though the date seems modern, one must remember that the pattern is still 49 years old.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Large Roast Carving Fork (11 3/4 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Friday, April 30, 2021

Duchess by International

John Cullee designed Duchess for International. It was introduced in 1907. Cullee also designed International's Winchester (1902), Clulee , Warwick (1898), Jean d'Arc (1905), Frontenac (1903), Kenilworth (1887) and Stratford (1902) patterns.

Lettuce Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Salt Spoon ( 3 3/8 inches)

Food Pusher (3 5/8 inches)

Roast Carving Knife (14 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Doris by International

International's Doris dates back to 1907.

Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Friday, April 16, 2021

Elegance by International

Elegance by International was designed by 1934. It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) with Frederick W. Stark.

Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Butter Spreader (7 inches)

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Pastry Fork (Part 3)

Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.

Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)

Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)

English King by Tiffany (6 inches)

Monday, April 12, 2021

Andover by International

International's Andover dates back to 1911. It is a fairly plain design.

Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Friday, April 9, 2021

Charmaine by International

A newer pattern from International, Charmaine was introduced in 1979. The flat pieces have an open or pierced design. If one looks closer to the design there are small roses decorating the terminal along with scrolls.

Lasagna Server (10 1/4 inches)