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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)