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, February 21, 2020

Grecian by Tiffany

Another "Grecian" pattern Tiffany's Greciean dates back to 1880. 

 Individual Fish Knife (8 1/8 inches)

 Tiffany Grecian (Sterling,1880) Individual Solid Fish Knife


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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Grecian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Grecian pattern in 1877. It was designed by Henry Hubbard.

Spoon (5 7/8 inches)
Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Teaspoon

 Tea Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Solid Dessert/Tea Knife


Sugar Tongs (5 1/4 inches)

 Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Large Sugar Tongs

Mustard Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Whiting

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon
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Monday, February 17, 2020

Bird by Wendt

Wendt's Bird pattern dates back to 1985. It is a multi motif pattern of different birds.

 Salad Serving Spoon (11 1/2 inches)

 John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Salad Serving Spoon Solid Oversize Bright Cut
Cheese Serving Knife (8 inches

 John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Cheese Serving Knife Bright Cut

 Cracker Spoon (9 1/4 inches)
John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Cracker Spoon

 Asparagus Tongs (10 inches)
John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Bright Cut Solid Yoked Asparagus Tongs


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