Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Chambord

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, October 9, 2015

Sets of Silverware (Part 3)

To continue a glimpse into the world of complete sets of sterling. Here are more prices (which include a chest - which are often made to match the silver and a work of art themselves.) And, once again, I'll make my disclaimer, I am not an appraiser. These are just prices I have found.

Persian by Tiffany (1872) ($10,000)
Sugar Shell Spoon

Poppy for Gorham (1902) ($3,500)

Saratoga by Tiffany (1870) ($16,500)

Trianon Pierced by Dominick and Haff (1887) ($14,700)

Buttercup by Gorham (1899) ($4,200)

Chambord by Reed and Barton (1909) ($1,800)

Coburg by Wallace ($4,200)

Empire by Buccellati ($14,000)

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Melon Spoons Part 2

As when I have posted before on Mellon Spoons, they look much like Fruit/Orange Spoons or Grapefruit Spoons with a pointed tip and often a gold wash to protect the silver from the dangers of the citrus juices.

Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton (6 inches)

Labors of Cupid by Dominick and Haff (6 3/8 inches)

King by Dominick and Haff (5 5/8 inches)

Chambord by Reed and Barton (5 1/2 inches)

Monday, November 21, 2011

Chambord by Reed and Barton

Chambord was introduced by Reed and Barton in 1908. It was designed by George L. Turner. A simple but elegant pattern with a unique small cross at the top of the shoulder and a broad terminal suitable for monogramming.