Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Cream Ladle

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, February 8, 2021

Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk by Gorham

Gorham's Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk was introduced in 1904.

Salad Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)

Monday, September 7, 2020

Number 1 by Baker Manchester

In 1914 Baker Manchester introduced their Number 1 pattern.

Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Casserole Spoon (10 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Casserole Spoon with Smooth Silverplate Bowl

Cream Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Large Lettuce Serving (8 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Large Lettuce Serving Fork

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Golden Scroll by Gorham

Gorham's Golden Scroll dates back to 1977, a newer pattern in the scheme of things.

Seafood/ Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 1/4 inches)

Individual Fish Fork (HH) (7 7/8 inches)

Small 2 Piece Steak Carving Set

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Samoset by Watson

Watson's Samoset pattern was introduced in 1904. This is a lovely old pattern.

Sugar Spoon ( 5 1/4 inches)

Watson Samoset Sugar Spoon

Cream Ladle (5 inches)

Watson Samoset Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Friday, August 23, 2019

Atlanta by Gorham

Gorham's Atlanta pattern dates back to 1910.

Master Butter Knife (6 1/2 inches)

Large Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 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

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)

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Portland by Gorham

Gorham's Portland was introduced in 1904.

Cream Ladle (4 3/8 inches)

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 1/4 inches)

Friday, June 6, 2014

Eugenie by Watson

Eugenie was introduced by Watson in 1895. The lines of the pattern somewhat resemble those of Watson's Coronoda.

Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)

Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Demitasse Spoon

Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Demitasse Spoon

Macaroni Server (6 5/8 inches)

Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Macaroni Server Solid Small

Lettuce Serving Fork (8 1/8 inches)

Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Large Lettuce Serving Fork

Large Cream Ladle (4 1/2 inches)

Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Large Cream Ladle, Solid Piece

Friday, September 20, 2013

Essex by Towle

What a lovely solid looking pattern. Essex was introduced by Towle in 1890. The terminal has a motif of scrolls, the stem is slim and delicate, leading into a beautiful shoulder on the different pieces.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 inches)

Monday, September 26, 2011

Fleury by Gorham

Fleury by Gorham was designed by William C. Codman and issued in 1909.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Demitasse Spoon

Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Demitasse Spoon

Small Berry Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon

Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/8 inches)
Gorham Silver Fleury (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms) Small Sugar Tongs