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 Baby Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baby Fork. Show all posts

Friday, September 11, 2020

Lady Fairfield by Saart

Saart introduced their Lady Fairfield pattern in 1930.

Ice Cream Slicer (10 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Large Ice Cream Slicer with Stainless Blade


Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)
Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Baby Fork


Baby Knife (5 1/2 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Baby Knife with Stainless Blade

Steak Carving Fork (10 1/4 inches)
Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Friday, July 3, 2020

American Colonial by Amston

Amston introduced their American  Colonial pattern in 1949. 

Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Baby Fork

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) New French Hollow Knife

Small Steak Carving Fork (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Monday, May 11, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Steiff

Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern was designed by Jose Barata y Barrera in 1966. 

Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon

Individual Steak Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle

Baby Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Baby Fork


Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade

Monday, February 11, 2019

Coronet By Lunt

Coronet was introduced by Lunt in 1932.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 3/4  Inches)





Baby Fork



Tomato Server )9 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)






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

Tomato Server (9 1/8 inches)




Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 3/8 inches)




Monday, April 30, 2018

Petite Fleur by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton's Petit Fleur pattern was introduced in 1961.  The name of the pattern is clearly revealed in the design. Like many patterns of its time, it is simple.


Sugar Spoon (6/14 inches)


Steak Knife (9 3/4 inches)





Bon Bon Spoon (4 7/8 inches)



Baby Fork ( 4 1/2 inches)

Friday, February 9, 2018

Merrimack by Towle

Merrimack by Towle (1916  ) is described as a 'hammered' design.


Child's Fork (4 3/8 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick 







Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 inches)




Strawberry Fork (5 3/8 inches)








Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Southern Charm by Alvin

This is very simple pattern by Alvin. Southern Charm was introduced in 1947.




French Hollow Knife (9 5/8 inches)
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Fork (7 1/4 inches)

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2 Piece Baby Set

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Dorchester by Watson

In 1905 Watson introduced their Dorchester pattern.

Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)



Pastry Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Bon Bon Scoop (4 1/2 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)




Monday, March 27, 2017

Savannah by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Savannah in 1962. Even though it is a relatively newer pattern, it still has classic lines. 

Sugar Shell (6 1/8 inches).



Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)



Ice Scoop (9 inches)





Two Piece Baby Set (4 1/2 inches)






Monday, February 13, 2017

FWS1 by Frank Whiting

Yet another pattern  known only by a number, FWS1 was introduced by Frank Whiting in 1915.

Pie Server (9 3/4 inches)




Baby Fork (4 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)








Wednesday, February 25, 2015

John Hancock by Lunt

Lunt introduced John Hancock in 1911. It was designed by George C. Lunt who also designed Chatelaine (aka Enid) in 1894. To be named for such a distinguished gentleman, the pattern has feminine features such as a ribbon at the case of the terminal. Beading is draped across the top of the terminal below a shell and cornice design that reminds me of the features one would see above the mantle of a very fancy colonial home.  




Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)


Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)


Baby Fork (3 1/2 inches)


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

King Edward by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed King Edward for Gorham in 1936, the year of King Edward VIII's abdication of the throne for his divorced lover, Wallace Simpson. Whether or not the name of the pattern, the name of the King, and that notable year in the history of the British Realm have anything in common, I leave up to you.


Whatever the case, the King Edward pattern by Gorham is a lovely, fairly elaborate pattern. Price went on to design Chapel Bells for Alvin in 1939.


Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2  inches)
Gorham Silver King Edward (Sterling,1936,No Monos) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Baby Fork and Spoon Set


Gorham Silver King Edward (Sterling,1936,No Monos) 2 Pc Baby Set (BF, BS)


Master Butter Knife  (6 3/4 inches)



Gorham Silver King Edward (Sterling,1936,No Monos) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife