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 19, 2021

Herring Serving Fork 2

Here are more examples of the Herring Serving Fork that is found in few patterns, most by Georg Jensen. This makes sense since Jensen is a Norwegian Company and Herring is a very popular dish in that country.


Acorn by Georg Jensen  (with black horn) (6 1/4 inches)



Cactus by Georg Jensen (with black horn) 6 5/8 inches



Cactus by Georg Jensen (with natural horn) 6  5/8 inches


Beaded by Georg Jensen (with stainless tines)  6 1/4 inches













Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Priscilla by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Priscilla pattern date back to 1924.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)


Strawberry Fork




Horseradish Scoop (5 1/2 inches)








Monday, February 15, 2021

Berry Serving Scoop 2


Berry Serving Spoons, sometimes referred to as "Casserole Spoons" are usually ornate and detailed in the bowl.

Repousse by Kirk (9 /8  inches)



Stieff Rose by Kirk Stief (8 1/4 inches)



Lily of the Valley by Whiting    (8 7/8 inches)