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 Berry Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Berry Spoon. Show all posts

Monday, November 16, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern only dates back to 1966.

Cake Server (10 5/8 inches)

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


Solid Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

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


Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Lemon Fork


Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Medium Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon


Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Milan by Gorham

George Wilkinson designed Milan for Gorham in 1885. 

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Milan (Sterling, 1885) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Berry Spoon (8 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Milan (Sterling, 1885) Bright Cut Solid Large Berry/Casserole Spoon

Monday, November 4, 2019

Cashmere by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Cashmere pattern was introduced in 1878. 

Large Soup Ladle (13 inches)

Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Large Soup Ladle, Bright Cut Solid Piece

Berry Spoon ( 7 5/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Small Brtcut Berry/Casserole Spoon

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Old Dominion by Gorham

Gorham's Old Dominion pattern dates back to 1912 while Lunt's Old Dominion dates back to 1898.

Berry Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)



Orange Knife (6 3/4 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 inches)




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, June 25, 2018

Laureate by Whiting

Laureate was introduced by Whiting in 1890.



Oyster Ladle (10 3/4 inches)



Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Monday, May 21, 2018

Rembrandt By Wallace

These are some examples of Rembrandt by Wallace, introduced in 1938.

Pastry Server (9 1/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 inches)



Large Berry Spoon (9 inches)


Short Handle Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Friday, December 15, 2017

Cottage by Gorham

Cottage by Gorham dates back to 1861. It is a simple pattern with nice lines.




Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)



Pie Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Monday, July 21, 2014

Richmond by Towle

There are at least 3 Richmond patterns. This is the one by Towle. It was introduced in 1901. While the pattern itself is decorative and attractive with a balanced flourish on the tip of the terminal, double edge around the stem and terminal, and detail at the bottom of the stem, it is nothing special. However, the serving pieces are exquisite. The details on the tine on the butter pick, the shoulder and tines on the beef fork, and the design on the berry spoon (which is an enlargement of the flourish on the tip of the terminal) turn this into a simply beautiful pattern by Towle.


One Tine Butter Pick  (7 1/2 inches)



Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 3/8 inches)




Hollow Handled Dinner Knife  (9 1/4 inches)



Small Berry Spoon (8 inches)


Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Arcadian by Towle

Arcadian was introduced by Towle in 1916. The terminal is diamond shaped with a floral motif at the top and bottom of the terminal. The stem and terminal are edged with a double line.



Fork (7 3/4 inches)




 Small Berry Spoon (7 7/8 inches)





Ice Cream Slicer (10 3/4 inches)



Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)



Monday, September 26, 2011

Fleury by Gorham

Fleury by Gorham was designed by William C. Codman and issued in 1909. 


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Demitasse Spoon

Small Berry Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

 Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon


Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)

 Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Solid Piece Cream Ladle




Small Sugar Tongs  (4 1/8  inches)
Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Small Sugar Tongs