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 Baker Manchester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baker Manchester. Show all posts

Friday, May 14, 2021

BMS17 by Baker Manchester

Another "unnamed" pattern by Baker Manchester, BMS17 was introduced in 1915.

Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)




Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Mustard Spoon (5 1/4 inches)






Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)










 

Monday, September 7, 2020

Number 1 by Baker Manchester

In 1914 Baker Manchester introduced their Number 1 pattern. 

Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Casserole Spoon (10 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Casserole Spoon with Smooth Silverplate Bowl

Cream Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Large Lettuce Serving (8 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Large Lettuce Serving Fork





Friday, September 4, 2020

BMS 43 by Baker Manchester

Another 'Limited' pattern, Baker Manchester's  BMS 43 pattern has just a few pieces, such as the Demitasse Spoon and Five O'Clock Teaspoon.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS43 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Friday, April 24, 2020

BMS 40 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS 40 pattern has a detailed floral design.

Baker Manchester BMS40 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Monday, April 20, 2020

BMS 37 by Baker Manchester


Baker Manchester's BMS 37 pattern is a floral design.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS37 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Friday, April 10, 2020

BMS 50 by Baker Manchester

The design of BMS 50 by Baker Manchester is one of scrolls, similar to a Rococo pattern.

Orange spoon  (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS50 (Sterling) Orange Spoon Bright Cut



Friday, March 13, 2020

BMS 25 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS25 pattern dates back to 1915.

Youth Fork (6 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Youth Fork

Sugar Sifter (5 1/4 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Small Sugar Sifter




Wednesday, March 11, 2020

BMS 30 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchster's BMS 30 pattern dates back to 1905.

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Oyster Fork

Nut Serving Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Solid Nut Serving Spoon

Large Sugar Tongs (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Large Sugar Tongs

Friday, September 6, 2019

Roanoke by Baker Manchester

And yet another pattern named Roanoke, this one by Baker Manchester dating back to 1918.

Solid Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)



Dessert Fork (5 1/2 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (6 inches)








Monday, August 12, 2019

Cheese Serving Pick 4

I have posted on the Cheese Serving Pick a while back. Here are a few more examples of this utensil.


BMS34 by Baker Manchester (5 1/8 inches)



Legato by Towle (8 5/8 inches)



Old Master by Towle (8 1/8 inches)







Hampton Court by Reed and Barton (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Pap Spoons

A Pap Spoon is an odd piece found in many sterling patterns. It was designed for feeding invalids pap, a soft food made from ground wheat.  Sometimes it will be referred to as a "Fruit Spoon". 

Roger Williams by Baker Manchester (5 1/2 inches)




Neapolitan-Kings Court by Frank Whiting (5 7/8 inches)


Iris by Durgin  (6 1/4 inches)






St James by Tiffany (6 inches)


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Doric by Manchester

Manchester's Doric pattern was introduced in 1932. The design had art deco lines. 

Lemon Fork (5 inches)



Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)



2-Piece Steak Carving Set




Friday, March 24, 2017

Bridal Wreath by Baker Manchester

Another "Bridal" pattern, Baker Manchester introduced Bridal Wreath in 1915.

Salad Fork (6 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 inches)



Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 inches)










Monday, October 10, 2016

Van Buren by Baker-Manchester

In 1916 Baker Manchester introduced their Van Buren Pattern. It is a simple pattern with a double edge design and a petite design on the tip of the terminal.



Small Nut Serving Spoon (6 3/8 inches)


Cream Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)







Monday, September 12, 2016

Poppy by Baker Manchester

Another "Poppy" pattern, Baker Manchester's Poppy is also multi motif. Note the difference of the poppy motif on the tip of the terminals of these difference pieces.  

Pierced Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)



Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Chipped Beef Fork (5 1/4 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Daffodil by Baker- Manchester

Baker-Manchester introduced their Daffodil pattern in 1900. It is a very distinct pattern with the design of daffodils in deep relief through out the stem and terminal.



Demitasse Spoon (4  inches)



Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Bon Bon Scoop (5 1/2 inches)



Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

Friday, July 31, 2015

Lady Clare by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester introduced this lovely pattern, Lady Clare, in 1914. The design in one of vines and leaves.


Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 1/8 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick (6 inches)



Sugar Shell (5 1/4 inches)



Large Jelly Spoon (7b 1/8 inches)