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 13, 2019

Sterling Snowflake Ornament by Gorham Silver (Part 2)

For years, Gorham has produced a Snowflake Ornament. Here are a few  more examples from Christmases past. I posted on these earlier.

2019
Gorham Silver Snowflake Ornament 2019-Sterling Snowflake - Boxed

1970
                                                                            





1977









Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Old World Santas by Reed & Barton

Reed& Barton intriduced their Old World Santas series in 2004

Pere Noel (2004)


Reed & Barton Old World Santas Pere Noel - With Box 1

St Nicholas (2005)

Reed & Barton Old World Santas St Nicholas - Boxed

Grandfather Christmas (2011)


Reed & Barton Old World Santas Grandfather Christmas - Boxed


Monday, December 9, 2019

Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque by Wallace Silver

Another "12 Days" series, Wallace introduced their Twelve Days of Christmas in 1988 with 

The Patridge in the Pear Tree.

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Partridge In A Pear Tree - With Box 1

Followed in 1989 with 

Two Turle Doves

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Two Turtledoves - Boxed

1990 introduced

Three French Hens

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Three French Hens - Boxed

1991 - Four Calling Birds

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Four Calling Birds - Boxed