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 Butter Spreader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Butter Spreader. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2021

Fleur De Lis by Durgin

There are several sterling patterns with this name. An example is Fleur de Lis by Alvin which posted on earlier. Here is Fleur de Lis by Durgin with the named design on the terminal.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)



Pap/Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Virginian by Onieda

 Onieda's Virginian pattern dates back to 1942. An interesting fact - the same design was introduced in 1934 by Onieda in silver plate called "Chateau".


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 1/2 inches)





Small Steak Carving Knife (8 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Nile by Wallace

 Wallace's Nile pattern dates back to 1908.

Waffle Server (7 3/4 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)


Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)





Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Old Colony -New by Gorham

 Gorham's Old Colony (New) pattern dates back to 1926. It is a plain pattern.


Butter Spreader (7 1/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Ice Teaspoon (7 1/8 inches)





Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)




Monday, May 10, 2021

Crown Baroque by Gorham

 Gorham introduced their Crown Baroque pattern in 1975. It is "open" pattern design.


Ice Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)


Butter Spreader (7 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (7 1/8 inches)





  





Friday, April 16, 2021

Elegance by International

 Elegance by International was designed by 1934.  It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) with Frederick W. Stark.


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (7 inches)










Wednesday, March 17, 2021

American Classic by Easterling

 Easterling's American Classic was introduced in 1934.  


Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)



Cake Breaker (10 5/8 inches)










Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Floral Lace by Lunt

A relatively "new" pattern, Floral Lace was introduced by Lunt in 1967. Also, as an aside to give one an idea of the life of a pattern. This pattern was only produced from 1967 to 1997.


Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)


Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (HH) (6 1/4 inches)



Olive/ Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)






Monday, January 11, 2021

Dorothy Bradford by Towle

 Towle's Dorothy Bradford pattern dates back to 1913. I'm not sure who this pattern was named for. There were several well known "Dorothy Bradford's".  There was Dorothy Elizabeth Bradford, the British Painter (1897-1986). And also there was Dorothy Bradford who came to America on the Mayflower and was the wife of William Bradford, who served as the governor of Plymouth Colony. Your pick!

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)









Friday, October 2, 2020

Classic Beauty by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Classic Beauty pattern dates back to 1947.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork


Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)


Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)



Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Avon by Fessenden

Fessenden's Avon pattern date back to 1900. 

Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 3/4 inches)

Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Princess Ingrid pattern dates back to 1945 and is Art Deco in design.

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Pie Server (10 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Pie Server with Stainless Blade




Pierced Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Solid Pierced Casserole Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)

Monday, May 25, 2020

Princess Fuchsia by Frigast

Frigast's Princess Fuchsia is an art deco design. And for WIW, the name refers to the flower of the same name. Note the design at the bottom of the stem.

Dinner Fork  (7 1/4 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Fork


Cream Soup Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)

Bottle Opener (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Bottle Opener with Stainless Bowl

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