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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Monday, January 18, 2021

Century by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced their Century pattern, appropriately, in 1900.

Large Sardine Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Long Handler Chocolate Muddlr (7 inches)

Fish Fork (7 inches)

Fruit Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Monday, August 17, 2020

Avalon by International

International's Avalon pattern dates back to 1900 and was designed by Samuel Stohr. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International and Chesterfield (1914).

Terrapin Fork (5 3/8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Large Individual Terrapin Fork

Fruit Knife (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Solid Gravy Ladle

Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon

Friday, October 20, 2017

Fleur de Lis by Newburyport

Another Fleur de Lis pattern, this is Newburyport's Fleur de Lis pattern. Like Durgin's pattern of the same name it has the design of the name on the terminal, but with a beaded edge.

Lettuce Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Long Handle Chocolate Muddler Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Marguerite by Gorham

Marguerite was introduced by Gorham in 1901 and designed by William Codman It was designed by William C. Codman who designed many of Gorham's patterns including Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, and Imperial Chrysanthemum.

Like Codman's other patterns for Gorham, Marguerite is fancy and detailed with a floral design that winds its way up the stem. The terminal is left blank for monogramming with a single blossom on the tip.

Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)

Long Handled Chocolate Muddler (8 3/8 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/4 inches)