Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2018-12-09

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, December 14, 2018

Jac Rose by Gorham

Jac Rose by Gorham dates back to 1889.

Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)

Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Ionic by John Polhamus

John Polhamsus' Ionic pattern dates back to 1850 (Sterling, 1850)

Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Egg Spoon (4 3/8 inches)

Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 3/8 inches)

Monday, December 10, 2018

Epic by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Epic pattern in 1941. It was designed by J. Russell Price, who also Price also designed King Edward for Gorham (1936), Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).

Casserole Spoon (9 inches)

Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork ( 9 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)