Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Asparagus Serving Fork

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 Asparagus Serving Fork. Show all posts

Friday, July 2, 2021

Clovelly by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton's Clovelly pattern dates back to 1912.

Terrapin Fork (5 inches)

Crumber (12 3/8 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)

Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Monday, November 2, 2020

BBB13 by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle

Bailey, Banks, and Biddle's BBB13 pattern is an older pattern.

Large Asparagus Serving Fork (10 1/8 inches)

Bailey, Banks & Biddle BBB13 (Sterling) Bright Cut Large Solid Asparagus Serving Fork

Monday, June 8, 2020

Regent by Gorham

Gorham's Regent pattern dates back to 1892.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)

Master Butter Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Olympian by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Olympian pattern in 1878. It was designed by F. Antoine Heller, who later went on to design for Gorham. The pattern is multi motif, with different designs representing various Olympic sports.

Oversize Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Sorbet Spoon (5 1/4 inches)

Friday, December 8, 2017

Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin by Towle

Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin was introduced by Towle in 1904. It was designed by
George P. Tilton designed this pattern for Towle. Tilton also dsigned Glenmore (1880), Old English (1892) , Princess (1892), Empire (1894).

Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Solid Serving Asparagus Fork (10 1/8 inches)

Cheese Scoop (7 3/8 inches)

Individual Fish Knife (8 1/4 inches)

Monday, October 2, 2017

Shell by Durgin

Another old pattern by Durgin. Shell, dating back to 1890 is both a familiar name and a popular design among silver patterns.

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)