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 Cold Meat Serving Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cold Meat Serving Fork. Show all posts

Friday, August 28, 2020

McKinley by Fessenden

Fessenden's McKinley pattern dates back to 1890. This is a lovely example of Victorian sterling with its ornate design.

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Preserve Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Preserve Spoon
Lettuce Serving Fork (8 pieces)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Wednesday, August 26, 2020

HMD2 by Hamilton and Diesinger

Hamilton and Diesinger intruduced their HMD2 pattern in 1897.

Vegetable Serving Spoon (9 inches)
Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Vegetable Serving Spoon (Solid)

Master Butter Knife (7 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 inches)
Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork


Berry Serving Scoop (8 1/4 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Solid Berry Serving Scoop


Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Scroll and Bead by Blackinton

Blackinton's Scroll and Bead pattern dates back to 1940. Like the name says it is of the "Bead" design with small dots surrounding the stem.

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Large Solid Jelly Server

Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Serving Spoon (9 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Utility Serving Spoon with Stainless Bowl

Monday, September 9, 2019

Old Colony - Old by Gorham

Gorham's Old Colony- Old dates back to 1896.

Cucumber Server (6 1/4 inches)




Gravy Ladle 



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/8 inches)


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Monday, May 6, 2019

Georgian Shell by Frank Whiting

Charles F. Simms designed Georgian Shell for Frank Whiting. It was introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Talisman Rose (1948) for Frank Whiting. 

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 inches)


Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Flower Lane by Oneida

Frank R. Perry designed the Flower Lane pattern for Oneida in 1957.


Cocktail / Seafood Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Oneida Silver Flower Lane (Sterling, 1957) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Solid Piece Cream Ladle ((5 3/8 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)






Friday, February 8, 2019

Botticelli By Oneida

Unlike Frank Whiting's 1949 pattern by the same name, Onieda's Botticelli pattern.  The pattern was designed by Frank R. Perry and introduced in 1972.  Perry was a prolific designer. His work for Onieda include  Michelangelo (1970), Flower Lane (1956),  First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), and Du Maurier (1967). 


Salad Fork  (6 7/8 inches)


Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)





Butter Spreader  (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 Inches)

Monday, January 28, 2019

Venetian Scroll By Oneida

Onieda's Venetian Scroll only dates back to 1970.

Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 3/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Modern Hollow Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Ionic by John Polhamus

John Polhamsus' Ionic pattern dates back to 1850 (Sterling, 1850)

Fork (7 5/8 inches) 



Egg Spoon (4 3/8 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Sea Rose by Gorham

A very simple pattern, Gorham's Sea Rose dates back to 1958.

Dinner Knife (9 1/4 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)


Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)



Pea Spoon


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)








Monday, July 23, 2018

Contrast by Lunt

The pattern Contrast by Lunt was introduced in 1956. It was designed in 1956 by Noel Barlow. The unique feature of this pattern is that while it is a sterling silver pattern the handles are made of  black nylon.

Teaspoon (6 3/8 inches)



Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 5/8 inches)




Bar  Knife  (HH) (8 1/2 inches)




Cheese Scoop (6 7/8 inches)


Friday, July 13, 2018

Belle Meade by Lunt

Lunt's Belle Meade pattern dates back to 1967.

Cheese Knife (7 5/8 inches)




Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 inches)





Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)





Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork (5 7/8 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)