Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Cinderella

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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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Cinderlla by Gorham

Gorham's Cinderella was introduced in 1925. Whiting also has this design since Gorham assumed Whiting.

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Steak Carving Knife (10 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Cinderella (Sterling,1925) Cheese Server with Silverplate Blade by Gorham Silver

Monday, July 26, 2010

Cinderella by Gorham

This pattern was introduced by Gorham in 1925 and discontinued in 1991. The original Gorham catalog described it as "a pattern of compelling beauty". There is an acanthus leaf design on both sides and it is decorated with an oval and flowers.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Baked Potato Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)