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 8, 2019

WND7 by Wendell

Wendell's WND7 pattern is another older pattern, although I do not have an introduction date.

 Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

 Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 /2 inches)

 Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Spoon
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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Zyphyr by Wood and Hughes

In 1870 Wood and Hughes introduced their Zyphyr pattern.

 Master Salt Spoon (3 7/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Master Salt Spoon

Old Style Pickle Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Old Style Pickle Fork

Ice Serving Tongs( 6 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Large Ice Serving Tongs
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Monday, November 4, 2019

Cashmere by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Cashmere pattern was introduced in 1878. 

 Large Soup Ladle (13 inches)

Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Large Soup Ladle, Bright Cut Solid Piece

Berry Spoon ( 7 5/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Small Brtcut Berry/Casserole Spoon
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