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, April 15, 2016

Stuart by Towle

One of Towle's older patterns, Stuart was introduced in 1880. 

Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

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Old Style Pickle Fork (6 inches)

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Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Flemish by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Flemish pattern in 1911. 


Nut Pick (4 3/4 inches)



Mustard Spoon (4 inches)





Individual Salt Spoon (2 3/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 1/4 inches)







Monday, April 11, 2016

Clinton by Tiffany

Clinton by Tiffany was introduced in 1912. For Tiffany, it is an extremely simple and plain pattern.

Fork (7 inches))



Fish Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)



Dessert Knife (7 3/4 inches)




Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)