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 Della Robbia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Della Robbia. Show all posts

Monday, December 3, 2012

Della Robbia by Alvin

Della Robia was introduced by Alvin in 1922. It is a very simple pattern with a floral motif. 

Large Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)

Large Sugar Tongs


Gravy Ladle (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle, Solid Piece

Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Old French Hollow Knife

Small Jelly Server

Small Solid Jelly Server

Friday, September 23, 2011

Pickle Forks (Three Tine)

I posted on Two Tine Pickle Forks earlier. Here is its cousin, the Three Tine Pickle Fork.

Rustic by Towle  (6 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork

Chippendale Old by Alvin (6 inches)
Pickle Fork


Bridal Bouquet by Alvin
Pickle Fork Pierced With Short Han-Hc



Della Robbia by Alvin (5 5/8 inches)
Old Style Pickle Fork



Lily of the Valley by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)
Old Style Pickle Fork

Friday, September 17, 2010

Place Forks

Several months ago, I did a piece on all the place knives available. Here are all the Place Forks available. And, like I stated earlier, one would most likely never use all these pieces at one time (according the Amy Vanderbilt a formal setting should never have more than 3 forks. Should more be required then the staff will replace the ones from the earlier courses with the proper ones for the following courses.)

Dinner Fork (Cromwell by Durgin) (7 5/8 inches)


Regular Fork (Bridal Rose By Alvin) (7 inches)

Regular Fork

Salad Fork (Lily (aka "88") by Gorham) (5 1/2 inches)

Salad Fork


Fish Forks -with fancy shells (New Queens by Durgin) (7 3/4 inches)

Fish Fork


Dessert fork (Chrysanthemum by Durgin) ( 6 1/8 inches)



Pie Fork (Lily of the Valley by Whiting) (6 1/4 inches)



Pickle Fork (Acorn by Jensen) (6 5/8 inches)





Ice Cream Fork (Della Robbia by Alvin) (5 5/8 inches)

Ice Cream Fork


Fruit Fork (Eglantine by Gorham) (6 1/8 inches)



Cocktail Fork (Du Barry by Durgin) (7 1/2 inches)

Cocktail Fork

Terrapin Fork (Iris by Durgin-Gorham) (5 1/2 inches)



Ramekin Forks (Hepplewhite Chased by Reed and Barton) (4 7/8 inches)



Strawberry Fork (Marechal Niel by Durgin) (5 inches)

Strawberry Fork