Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: 2019-06-23

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, June 28, 2019

BLS17 by Blackinton

Another ornate Victorian pattern by Blackinton is BLS17.

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Short Handle Olive Spoon ( 6 1/4 inches)

Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Nautilus by Blackinton

Blackinton's Nautlilus pattern was introduced in 1900. Personally, I love ornate Victorian patterns such as this.

Pastry Fork ( 5 5/8 inches)

Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Toddy Ladle

The definition of "Toddy" is "a drink made of alcoholic liquor with hot water, sugar, and sometimes spices." And here is the Toddy Ladle that can used to serve the libation. This is not an easy piece to find.

Lancaster by Gorham (13 7/8 inches)