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 Dinner Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dinner Fork. Show all posts

Monday, July 19, 2021

Trellis by Vera Wang

Introduced by Vera Wang, a relative newcomer to the flatware market was first introduced in 2004.


Dinner Fork (8 1/2 inches)


Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)


Master Butter Knife - HH (6 3/4 inches)




Normandie by Wallace

 Wallace's Normandie pattern was introduced in 1933. It was designed by William S.Warren who also designed Silver Swirl, Rose Point, Sir Christopher, Grand Baroque, and Romance of the Sea. The design includes roses and other small flowers.

Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 5/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)





Friday, July 16, 2021

1909 by Mayer

 1909 by Joseph Mayer ironically was introduced in 1906.


Fork (7 5/8 inches)






Friday, July 9, 2021

Luxembourg by Reed and Barton

 A simpler design compared to Gorham's pattern of the same name, Reed and Barton's Luxembourg pattern was designed by Austin Jackson in 1890.


Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)



Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)




Monday, May 31, 2021

Medallion by Hotchkiss and Schrueder

 in 1867 Hotchkiss and Schreuder introduced their Medallion pattern.

Berry Scoop (9 inches)


Fork (7 1/4 inches)




Master Butter Knife (7 inches)








Friday, May 7, 2021

Clover Blossom by Mayer

 In 1906 Joseph Mayer introduced Clover Blossom.


Dinner Knife with French Bolster (9 5/ inches)



Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Place Spoon (7 inches)






Monday, January 25, 2021

Martha Washington by Dominick and Haff

 In 1928 Dominick and Haff introduced Martha Washington


Pastry Server ( 8 7/8 inches)



Dinner Fork (8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/2 inches)



Cheese Server (6 inches)






Friday, January 15, 2021

Drury Lane by Towle

 If I remember correctly, the Muffin Man lived on Drury Lane. Not sure if Towle's pattern by the same name was introduced in 1939.

Dinner Fork (8 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 /78 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)







Monday, January 11, 2021

Dorothy Bradford by Towle

 Towle's Dorothy Bradford pattern dates back to 1913. I'm not sure who this pattern was named for. There were several well known "Dorothy Bradford's".  There was Dorothy Elizabeth Bradford, the British Painter (1897-1986). And also there was Dorothy Bradford who came to America on the Mayflower and was the wife of William Bradford, who served as the governor of Plymouth Colony. Your pick!

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)









Monday, December 14, 2020

Colonial Antique by Dominick and Haff

 Domonick and Haff's Colonial Antique was introduced in 1923. Note the unique cut outs at the tip of the Ice Cream Fork and Bon Bon Spoon.


Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)









Friday, November 6, 2020

William and Mary by CJ Vander

 This is CJ Vander's William and Mary pattern.


Dinner Fork (8 1/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Fork


Serving Table Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)


Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)

CJ Vander William & Mary (Sterling) Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Tudor by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowle's Tudor pattern dates back to 1885.

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)

JB & SM Knowles Tudor (Sterling, 1885) Fork

Monday, October 19, 2020

Danish Crown by Frigast

 The Danish Crown pattern by Frigast has some Art Deco lines.


Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fork


Fruit Orange Spoon (6 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon


Fish Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Individual Hollow Handle Fish Knife-Sterling Blade


Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Bouillon)



Monday, September 28, 2020

LaFrance by Dominik and Haff

 Lafrance by Dominik and Haff dates back to 1919.


Dinner Fork (7 5/7 inches)

Dominick & Haff La France (Sterling, 1916) Fork

Friday, September 25, 2020

William and Mary by Wallace

 A newer pattern, Wallace's William and Mary only dates back to 2008.


Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Fork


Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Teaspoon


Dinner Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Modern Hollow Knife

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Valencia by International

 International's Valencia pattern 'only" dates back to 1965.


Sugar Tongs (4 7/8 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Sugar Tongs

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Demitasse Spoon


Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Fork



Monday, August 31, 2020

HMD4 by Hamilton and Diesinger

Hamilton and Diesinger's HMD4 pattern dates back to 1897.

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Fork

Ice Cream Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Ice Cream Spoon Individual

Small Berry Spoon ( 7 7/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD4 Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon