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

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Du Maurier By Oneida

1967
Tradition division of Oneida. Designer Frank R. Perry


Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Pie Server (10 3/8 inches)




Dinner Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)



Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches)







Monday, July 19, 2021

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, 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

Monday, September 14, 2020

English Rose by Durgin

Durgin's Enlgish Rose pattern only dates back to 1955. However, it is the same pattern as Alvin's and Gorham's Cambridge pattern that dates back 1899.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)
Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Iced Tea Spoon

Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Sugar Spoon

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Modern Hollow Knife


Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Royal Rose by Century

Century's (now International's)  Royal Rose pattern dates back to 1938. It is a lovely pattern with a detailed floral design.

Dinner Fork - HH (9 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) New French Hollow Knife

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Iced Tea Spoon



Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife


Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Woodlily by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Woodlily pattern comes in both a glossy and a satin finish. It dates back to 1945.

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)
Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Fork


Pickle Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork


Small Pitcher Spoon (10 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Small Solid Pitcher Spoon

HH Dinner Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Modern Hollow Knife

Monday, October 28, 2019

Kristine by Hans Hensan

Kristine is another Hans Hensan.

Dinner Knife (8 3/4 inches)
Hans Hansen Kristine (Sterling) Modern Hollow Knife


Friday, October 4, 2019

Golden Lotus by Watson

Watson's Golden Lotus pattern is easily recognized by the gold tip on the terminal tip of each resembling a Lotus.

Dinner Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Modern Hollow Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Individual Salad Fork


Friday, September 13, 2019

Pantheon by Tuttle

Another relatively new pattern, Tuttle introduced their Pantheon pattern in 1994.

Dinner Knife ( 3/4 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 /8 inches)



Cold Meat Serving Fork (10 1/8 inches)



Cheese Cleaver (6 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Angelo by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Angelo pattern in 1870. Don't confuse this with Wood and Hughes Angelo (1874) or Holmes and Mount Vernon's Angelo (1911).

Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)



Dinner Knife (10 7/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (9 7/8 inches)

Monday, July 29, 2019

Weymouth by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Weymouth pattern in 1914.

Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 inches)



Dinner Knife HH D(9 5/8 inches)





Confection Spoon (5 7/8 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)

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Georgian Bead by Amston

Amston's Georgian Bead pattern dates back to 1948.


Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)



French Knife HH (9 3/4 inches)



Jelly Server (6 inches)





Monday, June 10, 2019

Martinique By Oneida

Even though Oneida is known more for its silverplate, their Martinique pattern is sterling. It was designed by Ellen B. Manderfield and introduced in 1967. Manderfield also designed Oneida's  Grand Majesty 1976

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 inches)




Sugar Spoon (6 inches)






Friday, May 24, 2019

Grand Colonial by Wallace

Wallace introduced Grand Colonial by 1942.

Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Modern Hollow Knife

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Sugar Tongs

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)
Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Friday, April 12, 2019

Anacapri By Buccellati

Anacapri by Buccellati  was introduced in 1988. 

Cocktail Fork 



Asparagus Server (8 1/2 inches)




Modern Dinner Knife HH  (8 5/8 inches)