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?
Showing posts with label Alfred G. Kintz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alfred G. Kintz. Show all posts

Friday, April 16, 2021

Elegance by International

 Elegance by International was designed by 1934.  It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) with Frederick W. Stark.


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (7 inches)










Monday, October 17, 2016

Splendor by International

International introduced their Splendor pattern in 1939. For a pattern of the late thirties, this is a very pretty pattern.  It was one of Alfred G. Kintz's many designs for the company. Other International patterns Kintz designed included Empress (1932) and  Wedgewood  (1924) and he co-designed Springtime (1935).


Fork (7 1/4 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 1/4 inches)




Cream Soup Spoon (5 7/8 inches)





Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Trousseau by International

A unique clean art deco pattern, International's Trousseau was designed in 1934
by Alfred G. Kintz. He also designed International patterns Empress (1932) and  Wedgewood  (1924) and co-designed Springtime (1935).



Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)






Pie Server (10 inches)




Round (Gumbo) Soup Spoon (7 1/4 inches) 

Friday, June 17, 2016

Empress by International

Alfred G. Kintz designed Empress for International and it was introduced in 1932. The design has Art Deco lines. Kintz also designed Wedgewood pattern in 1924 and co-designed Springtime in 1935, both for International.

Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)



Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 3/4 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (11 1/8 inches)




Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)




Monday, May 23, 2016

Pantheon By International

International introduced Pantheon in 1920. Alfred G. Kintz designed the pattern. Kintz went on to design Trianon (1921), Wedgewood (1924),  Trousseau (1934), Springtime (1935), Empress (1935), Splendor (1939), Royal Danish (1939),  and Joan of Arc (1940) for International.

Baby Fork (3 1/8 inches)




Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)



Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)





Cucumber Server (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Joan of Arc by International

International introduced Joan of Arc in 1940. It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz who also designed Empress (1932), Springtime (1935), and Wedgwood (1924)for the company. This pattern should not be confused with International's Jeanne d'arc pattern they introduced in 1905 that designed by John T. Clulee.


Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Individual Salt Spoon (2 3/8 inches)




Fruit Knife (6 7/8 inches)




Large Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Friday, November 20, 2015

Springtime by International

International introduced Springtime in 1935. It was co-designed by Alfred G. Kintz and  Frederick W. Stark. Kintz also designed Wedgewood (1924) and Empress (1932) for International. Stark designed Fontaine in 1924 for the company.



Lemon Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Tomato Server (7 7/8 inches)




Oval Soup Spoon (7 1/4 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Monday, July 29, 2013

Wedgwood by International

The pattern Wedgewood was designed by Alfred G. Kintz for International Silver in 1924. Personally, I find the pattern to look very old. The design is elegant and very busy but the detail is minute.

Place Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Short Handled Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)



Gravy Ladle (6 5/8 inches)