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, May 31, 2019

Lamerie by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Lamerie pattern in 1936.

Bar Knife (HH 8 3/4 inches)

Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Large Solid Jelly Server

Monday, July 23, 2018

Contrast by Lunt

The pattern Contrast by Lunt was introduced in 1956. It was designed in 1956 by Noel Barlow. The unique feature of this pattern is that while it is a sterling silver pattern the handles are made of black nylon.

Teaspoon (6 3/8 inches)

Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 5/8 inches)

Bar Knife (HH) (8 1/2 inches)

Cheese Scoop (6 7/8 inches)

Monday, May 7, 2018

Rose Cascade by Reed and Barton

Theodore E. Cayer designed Rose Cascade for Reed and Barton in 1957. The design is delicate but you can see a small "cascade" of roses at the tip of the stem. Cayer also designed Reed and Barton's Classic Rose pattern (1954)

Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)

Bar Knife (HH) (8 3/8 inches)

Large Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Individual Salt Spoon (2 3/8

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Stardust by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Stardust pattern in 1957. It was designed by Richard L. Huggins. Note the shooting stars in the design on the pierced Bon Bon Spoon.

Pastry Server (10 1/2 inches)