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 Blackinton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blackinton. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

BLS5 by Blackinton

 Blackinton's BLS5 pattern was introduced in 1900.

Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Blackinton BLS5 (STERLING) Bon Bon Tongs


Sugar Shell ( 5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton BLS5 (STERLING) Sugar Shell Spoon

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Floral Series by Blackinton

Blackinton's Floral Series pattern is a 'limited' pattern in that consists of only Teaspoons and Demitasse Spoons. It was introduced in 1895.

Teaspoon "Poppy" (5 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Teaspoon "Daisy" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Demitasse Spoon "Chrysanthemum" (4 1/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Teaspoon "Zinnia" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Teaspoon


Friday, January 10, 2020

Narcissus by Blackinton

Blakinton's Narcissus pattern was released in 1902. This is a prime example of the beauty and true art of stering from the Victorian period.


Cocktail Fork

Blackinton Narcissus (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork


Cheese Scoop (7 inches)

Blackinton Narcissus (Sterling) Solid Cheese Scoop

Bouillon Ladle (8 inches)


Blackinton Narcissus (Sterling) Bouillon Ladle

Bon Bon Scoop (5  1/2 inches)

Blackinton Narcissus (Sterling) Bon Bon Scoop

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Scroll and Bead by Blackinton

Blackinton's Scroll and Bead pattern dates back to 1940. Like the name says it is of the "Bead" design with small dots surrounding the stem.

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Large Solid Jelly Server

Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Serving Spoon (9 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Utility Serving Spoon with Stainless Bowl

Monday, January 6, 2020

Verona by Blackinton

Verona by Blackinton released in 1905, is another beautiful example of Victorian sterling. This pattern has a lovely grape design.

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)



Fork

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Monday, July 1, 2019

BLS7 by Blackinton

Blackinton's BLS7 pattern dates back to 1915.

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)




Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)



Lettuce Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Friday, June 28, 2019

BLS17 by Blackinton

Another ornate Victorian pattern by Blackinton is BLS17.

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)




Short Handle Olive Spoon ( 6 1/4 inches)



Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Nautilus by Blackinton

Blackinton's Nautlilus pattern was introduced in 1900. Personally, I love ornate Victorian patterns such as this.

Pastry Fork ( 5 5/8 inches)


Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)


Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Alden by Blackinton

Blackinton's Alden pattern was introduced in 1900. It was designed by John H. Harmstone.

Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)




Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/2 inches)



Cucumber Server (7 1/8 inches)




Monday, January 21, 2019

De Coverly By Blackinton

Blackinton's  De Coverly was designed by Edwin Cogvin and introduced in 1905.


Small Steak Carving Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, January 18, 2019

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Charles A. Joslin designed Flowered Antique for Blackinton in 1940.

Sugar Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)





French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)




Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/2 inches)




Small Carving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Monday, February 6, 2017

BMS16 by Blackinton


Another pattern known just by a number, BMS16 is a lovely pattern by Blackinton that dates back to 1915.

Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Friday, May 1, 2015

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Blackinton introduced their Flowered Antique pattern in 1940. It was  designed by Charles A. Joslin. The pattern is fairly simple accept for the unique treatment given to the top of the stem.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)


Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)


Small Carving Knife (10 inches)

Monday, July 7, 2014

Helena by Blackinton

Helena by Blackinton was introduced in 1900. The terminal has a beaded aged with a "flourished" design on the tip. There is another design element that separates the terminal from the stem and the stem itself is contours and widens at the base for another design motif. The serving pieces are very beautifully detailed in their design.

Preserve Spoon  ( 7 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Preserve Spoon

Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8  inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork
Short Handled Olive Spoon  (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Pierced Almond Spoon (4  3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Almond Spoon

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Thistle by Blackinton

Once again Thistle is a Blackinton pattern that I cannot find the date when it was introduced. Each piece is decorated with a very ornate and distinctive pattern of the thistle bush, leaves, and flower. It is well carried out and a lovely pattern.




Pierced Bowl Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon





Sugar Spoon (5 5/8  inches)

Sugar Spoon

Bon Bon Tongs (3  3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs

Monday, June 23, 2014

Sweetbrier by Blackinton

I could not find the year Blackinton introduced Sweetbrier. The design of the pattern has several leaves in the terminal and several blossoms and leaves on the top of the stem and then again at the bottom of the stem. It is a beautiful pattern that carries the theme well.


Tomato Server (7 inches)

Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (6 1/2  inches)

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Short Handled Pickled Fork (6  inches)

Short Handle Pickle/olive Fork