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 Cucumber Server. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cucumber Server. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Suffolk by Alvin

 Alvin introduced their Suffolk pattern in 1905.

Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)


Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)


Cucumber Server (6 3/8 inches)


Cheese Scoop (6 inches)











Monday, March 16, 2020

BMS 34 By Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS34 pattern dates back to 1918.

Cucumber Server (7 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Large Cucumber Server

Long Handled Olive Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Monday, January 27, 2020

Colonial Thread by Blakinton

Blackinton's Colonial Thread pattern only dates back to 1950.

Cucumber Server (6 3/8 inches)
Blackinton Colonial Thread (Sterling) Small Cucumber/Tomato Server

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)
Blackinton Colonial Thread (Sterling) Sugar Tongs

Poultry Shears (11 1/4 inches)

Blackinton Colonial Thread (Sterling) Poultry Shears with Stainless Blades


Friday, September 20, 2019

Wentworth by Watson

Watson's Wentworth pattern dates back to 1903.

Ice Tongs (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Large Ice Serving Tongs
Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)
Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)


Cucumber Server(6 1/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Small Cucumber Server


Two Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Two-Tine Butter Pick


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)




Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Alden by Blackinton

Blackinton's Alden pattern was introduced in 1900. It was designed by John H. Harmstone.

Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)




Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/2 inches)



Cucumber Server (7 1/8 inches)




Friday, November 23, 2018

Christina By Gorham

In 1935 George A. Feinauer designed Christina for Gorham. 

Cucumber Server (6 3/8 inches)



Small Sugar Tongs (4 inches)




Fork (7 1/8 inches)





Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Nathan Hale by Lunt


Not every hero gets a sterling pattern named after them. Nathan Hale by International was introduced in 1912. According to Wikipedia -

"Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British and executed. Hale has long been considered an American hero and, in 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut."

Now you know the rest of the story.

Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)


Cucumber Server (5 7/8 inches)


Individual Asparagus Tongs


Relish Spoon (6 inches)

Monday, September 4, 2017

Chateau Rose by Alvin

Alvin introduced its Chateau Rose pattern in 1940.

Cream Soup (6 1/4 inches)



Cucumber Server (6 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Miss Alvin by Alvin

In 1931 Alvin introduced Miss Alvin. The pattern was designed by F. Russell Woodward. Other patterns he designed for Alvin also include Chased Romantique and Rouchambeau

Cream Soup (6 1/4 inches)



Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)



Cucumber Server (6 5/8 inches)





Friday, May 8, 2015

Revere by International

This Revere pattern by International dates back to 1898. There are also references to "Revere" patterns by Mount Vernon, Schofield, Shiebler, and Gorham however I could find no examples of these. Durgin also has a Revere pattern that I will post on on a later date. 

As for this pattern, it is an exquisite example of the Rococo style with a particular emphasis on special detailing on the bowls and tines of the pieces. Unlike most anything that bares the Revere moniker and refers to the austere Colonel days, this pattern does no such thing.


Cucumber Server (6 1/4 inches)


Old Style Pickle Fork (6 3/8 inches)


Flat Handle Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 3/8 inches)




Thursday, December 31, 2009

Cucumber Server

Cool as a cucumber, served in style in sterling no less, would you expect anything else? Yes, there is piece dedicated to serving cucumbers, the lovely Cucumber Server.

Chantilly by Gorham



Frontenac by International



Mount Vernon by Lunt