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

Friday, September 18, 2020

Honeysuckle by Durgin

Durgin introduced their Honeysuckle pattern in 1886. 

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Durgin Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1886) Sugar Shell Spoon

Large Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)
Durgin Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1886) Brightcut Solid Large Berry/Casserole Spoon

Monday, September 7, 2020

Number 1 by Baker Manchester

In 1914 Baker Manchester introduced their Number 1 pattern. 

Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Casserole Spoon (10 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Casserole Spoon with Smooth Silverplate Bowl

Cream Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Large Lettuce Serving (8 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Large Lettuce Serving Fork





Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Windsor Manor by Watson

Watson's Windsor Manor "only" dates back to 1940.

Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Lemon Fork

Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Sugar Tongs

Small Casserole Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Solid Berry/Casserole 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, February 3, 2020

Memory Lane by Lunt

Lunt introduced their Memory Lane pattern in 1949.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Fork

Casserole Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Solid Smooth Casserole Spoon

Olive Fork (5 7//8 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork


Monday, January 14, 2019

Torchon by Buccellati

Buccellati's Torchon pattern was introduced in 1970. Buccellati  also has the same pattern in silverplate.

Pierced Shell Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 1/4 inches)



 Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



 



Monday, December 10, 2018

Epic by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Epic pattern in 1941. It was designed by J. Russell Price, who also  Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Casserole Spoon (9 inches)




Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork ( 9 inches)




Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)





Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)




Friday, August 17, 2018

Dandelion by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Dandelion patter in 1890.

Casserole Spoon ( 3/8 inches)

Monday, August 6, 2018

Silver Masterpiece by International

Silver Masterpiece by International was introduced in 1970.  The 'flat' pieces in this pattern (ie not Hollow Handle) is open - there are open or cut out parts in the design of the temple.


Bottle Opener (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 7/8 inches)



Hollow Handle Knife (9 1/4 inches)






Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)








Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Antique Lily by Whiting

Whiting's Antique Lily dates back to 1882.  The etched floral design on the stem is very nice.

Large Pie Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Antique Lily-Engraved (Sterling,1882) Demitasse Spoon by Whiting Division



Fork (6 3/8 inches)




Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)

Friday, June 22, 2018

Masterpiece by International

International Introduced their Masterpiece pattern in 1963. 

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)




Infant Feeding Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Large Prong Roast Carving Fork (11 inches)



Casserole Spoon (7 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Priscilla and John by Westmorland

It is always interesting to learn the provenance of a pattern's name. In the case of Westmorland's Priscilla and John ((1940), my guess is that this pattern was named for the  characters in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1858 poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish". Priscilla is known to literary history as the unrequited love of newly widowed Captain Miles Standish. According to the poem, Standish asked his good friend John Alden to propose to Priscilla on his behalf, only to have Priscilla ask, “Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?”

Individual Salt Spoon ( 2 3/8 inches)




Butter Spreader (HH) (6 1/8 inches)




Casserole Spoon (9 inches)




Two Piece Baby Set


Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Silver Melody by International

International had Robert L. Doerfler design their Silver Melody pattern. It was introduced in 1955.

Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)




Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)







Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)



Tongs (5 inches)





Monday, June 26, 2017

Suffolk by Alvin

In 1905 Alvin introduced their Suffolk pattern. It is a strong pattern with a shell design at the end of the terminal and simple lines and curves from the tip to the handle.


Orange Spoon  (5 /5/8 inches)

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Olive Fork (8 1/8 inches)

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Small Casserole Spoon  (8 3/8 inches)

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Cheese Scoop (6 inches)

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Madam Jumel by Whiting

Madam Jumel was introduced by Whiting in 1908. And for those who do not recognize the name, Madam Eliza Jumel was quite the controversial figure of her time. She started off as a cleaning girl in a brothel, managed to marry a French wine merchant. They lived in France since she was frowned upon by the New York elite. He died then she moved back to America, married former Vice President Aaron Burr, whom she divorced in 1836 on the date of his death. She went on to live to the age of 90 and died in 1865. Now that is a life worthy a sterling pattern!

Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)



Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon Fork (6 7/8 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Fork


Nut Pick (4 3/8 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Solid Nut Pick


Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Olive Fork