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 16, 2018

Roanoke by Gorham

In 1913, Gorham introduced their Roanoke pattern.


Salad Serving Fork 






Poultry Shears (10 1/8 inches)



French Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Portland by Gorham

Gorham's Portland was introduced in 1904.

Cream Ladle (4 3/8 inches)




Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 1/4 inches)

Monday, November 12, 2018

Lady Washington by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Lady Washington pattern in 1876.




3 Piece Youth Set 



Fork (7 1/4 inches)




Sugar Shell Spoon  (5 3/4 inches)