Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Adam

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?

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Adam by Easterling

Although the design reflects that of several decades ago, Adam was introduced by Easterling in 1993.

Salad Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Old French Knife with Bolster HH (9 5/8 inches)

Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Woodlily by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Woodlily pattern comes in both a glossy and a satin finish. It dates back to 1945.

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)
Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Fork

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Fork

Pickle Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Small Pitcher Spoon (10 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Small Solid Pitcher Spoon

HH Dinner Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Modern Hollow Knife

Monday, October 21, 2019

Adam by Shreve

Shreve introduced their Adam pattern in 1909. It was designed by Joseph E. Birmingham. He also designed Delores (1909) and Napoleonic (1905).

Small Steak Carving (8 1/4)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Ice Cream Fork (5 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Ice Cream Fork

French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) New French Hollow Knife

Monday, July 9, 2018

Adam by Lunt

Lunt introduced their Adam pattern in 1921. The design on the stem is one of urns, fountains, and plants.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

Adam (Sterling, 1921) Iced Tea Spoon by Lunt Silver

Adam (Sterling, 1921) Iced Tea Spoon by Lunt Silver

Tomato Server (9 1/8 inches)

Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)

French Hollow Knife (9 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Tomato Server (Part 3)

I have posted earlier on the Tomato Server. One of the elegant serving pieces that can be found in most patterns. It can be pierced or solid.

Nuremburg by Alvin (7 1/2 inches) Tomato Server, Solid Piece