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 28, 2017

Regent by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Regent pattern in 1933. Do not confuse this with Durgin's Regent pattern of 1901. 

Seafood Fork (5 3/8 inches)



Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader ( 5/5/8 inches)



Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

William Penn by Alvin

Alvin's William Penn pattern dates back to 1907.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 5/8 inches)



Fruit Knife (6 1/4 inches)




Medium Cold Meat Fork (8 5/8 inches)



Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Monday, July 24, 2017

Beaded by Gorham

Gorham's Beaded pattern dates back to 1855. This is more decorative than Gorham's Bead pattern introduced in 1990.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)



Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Youth Tea Fork (6 1/2 inches)

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