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 Chipped Beef Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chipped Beef Fork. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Chester by International

International's Chester pattern dates back 1900. 

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 7/8 inches)




 

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Carolina by Lunt

 Lunt's Carolina pattern was introduced in 1913.


Ice Cream Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Ice Cream Spoon Individual


Olive Spoon  (8 1/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon


Chipped Beef Serving Fork (Small) (6 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Athenia by Wendell

Wendell's Athenia pattern dates back to 1890.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Fruit Knife (7 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Individual Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)
Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Teaspoon


Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Evangeline by Alvin

Alvin's Evangeline pattern dates back to 1907. This simple design does not compare at all to Unger's Evangeline and it's Art Nouveau style.

Strawberry Fork (5 inches)


Short Handled Chocolate Spoon (4 1/2 inches)





Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Solid Butter Pick (7 1/8 inches)

Monday, July 21, 2014

Richmond by Towle

There are at least 3 Richmond patterns. This is the one by Towle. It was introduced in 1901. While the pattern itself is decorative and attractive with a balanced flourish on the tip of the terminal, double edge around the stem and terminal, and detail at the bottom of the stem, it is nothing special. However, the serving pieces are exquisite. The details on the tine on the butter pick, the shoulder and tines on the beef fork, and the design on the berry spoon (which is an enlargement of the flourish on the tip of the terminal) turn this into a simply beautiful pattern by Towle.


One Tine Butter Pick  (7 1/2 inches)



Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 3/8 inches)




Hollow Handled Dinner Knife  (9 1/4 inches)



Small Berry Spoon (8 inches)


Friday, June 27, 2014

Eton by Campbell-Metcalf

Eton was only made by Campbell-Metcalf from 1892-1898. this pattern should not be confused with Wallace's Eton (1903). This design is one of strong scrolls and curves.


Chipped Beef Fork  (7 inches)


Campbell Metcalf Eton (Sterling) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Master Butter Knife  (6  5/8 inches)


Campbell Metcalf Eton (Sterling) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife



Fruit/ Orange Spoon (5 1/4  inches)
Wallace Silver Eton (Sterling, 1903) Fruit/Orange Spoon