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 Demitasse Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Demitasse Spoon. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Chester by International

International's Chester pattern dates back 1900. 

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 7/8 inches)




 

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)





Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Floral Series by Blackinton

Blackinton's Floral Series pattern is a 'limited' pattern in that consists of only Teaspoons and Demitasse Spoons. It was introduced in 1895.

Teaspoon "Poppy" (5 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Teaspoon "Daisy" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Demitasse Spoon "Chrysanthemum" (4 1/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Teaspoon "Zinnia" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Teaspoon


Wednesday, August 12, 2020

No. 18-C by Gorham

Gorham's No. 18-C pattern dates back to 1885 and is multi motif with different designs on various pieces.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)
Gorham Silver No 18-C (Sterling, 1895) Demitasse Spoon

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver No 18-C (Sterling, 1895) Demitasse Spoon

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Gorham Silver No 18-C (Sterling, 1895) Demitasse Spoon

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)
Gorham Silver No 18-C (Sterling, 1895) Demitasse Spoon

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Cellini by Frank Smith

In 1890, Frank Smith introduced their Cellini pattern. This is one of those patterns that is greatly enhanced with a monogram. Note the difference between these 2 pieces which is remarkable with the only difference in the designs is that one is engraved.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches

Frank Smith Cellini (Sterling, 1890) Demitasse Spoon

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Cellini (Sterling, 1890) Fork

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Lady Washington by Gorham

Gorham's Lady Washington pattern dates back to 1876.

Fish Knife (7 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Small Individual Solid Fish Knife

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Demitasse Spoon

Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)


Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Ice Cream Fork
Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Sugar Shell Spoon


Monday, April 6, 2020

TWS 226 by Towle

Another unique Towle pattern is TWS226

Demitasse  (4 3/8 inches)

Towle Silver TWS226 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Friday, November 29, 2019

WND15 by Wendell

Ironically, I find that patterns that companies do not give an elaborate name to but rather just a number are often the most lovely patterns. A prime example is Wendell's WND15 pattern  which is rococco in design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Berry Fork (4 1/8 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Individual Berry Fork

Monday, October 14, 2019

Lombardy by Wendell

Wendell's Lombardy pattern is a beautiful design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Large Jelly Knife

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Oyster Fork




Friday, September 27, 2019

WTS30 by Watson

I'm not sure when Watson's WTS30 pattern was introduced. It is a limited pattern, in that there were only few pieces in the pattern. Note the detail of the leaves on the shoulder of this piece.

Demitasse Spoon

Watson WTS30 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

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)




Friday, July 5, 2019

Empire by Amston

Amston introduced their Empire pattern in 1925.

Demitasse Spoon ( 4 1/4 inches)



Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Dinner Knife HH (9 1/4 inches)

Monday, July 1, 2019

BLS7 by Blackinton

Blackinton's BLS7 pattern dates back to 1915.

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)




Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)



Lettuce Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Monday, March 25, 2019

WAS157 by Wallace

I am not sure when Wallace introduced their WAS157 pattern. But it is a lovely floral pattern.

Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)



Friday, March 8, 2019

Victoria by Shiebler

One of the many patterns named after Queen Victoria, Shielber's Victoria pattern dates back to 1894.

Large Jelly Knife (8 1/2 inches)



Demitasse Spoon

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Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster (10 3/8 inches)






Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Friday, January 4, 2019

Bessie by Wallace

Wallace's Bessie pattern dates back to 1894.

Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)




Luncheon Fork (7 inches)




Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Friday, December 14, 2018

Jac Rose by Gorham

Jac Rose by Gorham dates back to 1889. 

 Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)




Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Delhi by Gorham

Delhi by Gorham is a lovely pattern that dates back to 1880. There are multiple motifs on the pieces. Also from the shoulder up half way the stem is a ribbed design that sets the floral motif off.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Teaspoon (6 inches)