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

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Rose by MWF

 MWF's Rose pattern is very elaborate.

Sugar Tongs (2 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (6 inches)


Friday, August 13, 2021

Theseum By International


Theseum by International dates back to 1922.

Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/8 inches)



Short Handled Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)




Cheese Server (6 1/4 inches)




Monday, July 5, 2021

Diadem by Reed and Barton

A newer pattern, Diadem was introduced in 1967. Note the very simple design of the Bon Bon Spoon, usually one of the more ornate pieces in any pattern.

Individual Steak Knife (9 inches)


Cocktail Fork  (5 1/2 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 inches)







Friday, January 15, 2021

Drury Lane by Towle

 If I remember correctly, the Muffin Man lived on Drury Lane. Not sure if Towle's pattern by the same name was introduced in 1939.

Dinner Fork (8 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 /78 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)







Monday, December 14, 2020

Colonial Antique by Dominick and Haff

 Domonick and Haff's Colonial Antique was introduced in 1923. Note the unique cut outs at the tip of the Ice Cream Fork and Bon Bon Spoon.


Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)









Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Bedford by Gorham

 Another pattern from Gorham. Their Bedford pattern dates back to 1895.


Confection Spoon



Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)






Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)




Friday, October 16, 2020

Danish Baroque by Towle

 A relatively new pattern, Towle's Danish Baroque only dates back 1970. 

Iced Teaspoon (7 7/8 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Iced Tea Spoon


Lemon Fork (5 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Lemon Fork


Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Ice Scoop with Silverplate Bowl


Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Bon Bon Spoon Solid



Friday, June 26, 2020

Georgian Garland by Frank Smith

Formerly known as Isleworth, Frank Smith introduced Georgian Garland in 1914,

Bon Bon Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl


Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Pie Server with Silverplate Blade

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Small Sugar Tongs


Monday, May 4, 2020

Belle Rose by Oneida

Oneida's Belle Rose pattern was designed in 1963 by Frank R. Perry. Several Oneida's patterns were designed by Perry, including Michelangelo (1970) Flower Lane (1957), First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), Botticelli (1949), and Du Maurier (1967). 

Butter Spreader HH (6 3/8 inches)
Oneida Silver Belle Rose (Sterling, 1963) Modern Hollow Butter Spreader (Stainless)

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)
Oneida Silver Belle Rose (Sterling, 1963) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Fork (7 14/ inches)

Oneida Silver Belle Rose (Sterling, 1963) Fork


Wednesday, April 8, 2020

CBM3 by Campbell Metcalf

Campbell Metcalf's CBN 3 dates back to 1892.

Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Campbell Metcalf CBM3 (Sterling) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl


Relish Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Campbell Metcalf CBM3 (Sterling) Relish Spoon

Monday, March 23, 2020

H162 by Gorham

H162 is another intricant floral pattern by Gorham.4 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/4 inches)
Gorham Silver H162 (Sterling) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl

Monday, March 16, 2020

BMS 34 By Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS34 pattern dates back to 1918.

Cucumber Server (7 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Large Cucumber Server

Long Handled Olive Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Monday, March 2, 2020

H44, H45, and H227 by Gorham

Continuing with Gorham's "H" patterns, here are Bon Bon Spoons in several patterns..

H44 Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver H44 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

H45 Bon Bon Spoon

Gorham Silver H45 (Sterling) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl

H227 Bon BonGorham Silver H227 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid




Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Willow by Gorham

Gorham's Willow pattern dates back to 1954 and is a sleek, subtle design.  

Teaspoon (6 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (5 inches)




Friday, March 22, 2019

Corsage by Stieff



Small Berry Spoon (8 1/4 inches)


Stieff introduced their Corsage pattern in 1935.

Large Chocolate Spoon (4 1/2 inches)



Bacon fork (8 1/4/inches)




Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Celeste by Gorham

Celeste was introduced by Gorham in 1956. It is a simple design, plain with a star motif scattered about.

Sugar Tongs (5 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Large Solid Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork (9 5/8 inches)