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, July 31, 2020

Marie Antoinette by Alvin

One of several patterns of the same name, Alvin's Marie Antoinette was introduced in 1910.

Toast Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Solid Toast Serving Fork

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Individual Salad Fork

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Windsor Manor by Watson

Watson's Windsor Manor "only" dates back to 1940.

Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Lemon Fork

Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Sugar Tongs

Small Casserole Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon



Monday, July 27, 2020

Lotus by Gorham

Lotus by Gorham is a rather unique. It dates back to 1865.


Small Punch Ladle (11 5/8 inches)

Youth Tea Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Ice Cream Spoon (6 1/8 inches)


Sugar Tongs (5 1/2 inches)