Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Bouillon Ladle

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, 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

Friday, July 5, 2013

Viking by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Viking pattern in 1906. It is a strong but elegant pattern with a shield at the base of the terminal suitable for engraving. It features bold lines from the terminal all the way down to the shoulder of each piece. The scroll work and embellishments on the top of the terminal ads heft to the design.

Bouillon Ladle (8 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Jelly Cake Server (8 3/4 inches)