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 Dominick and Haff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dominick and Haff. Show all posts

Friday, March 26, 2021

Toddy Ladle 2

A while back I posted on the Toddy Ladle, a large piece found only in a few patterns. Here are 2 more examples. 

Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (14 inches)




HWD3 by Howard Sterling(13 1/2 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 22, 2021

La Salle by Dominick and Haff

 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)










Monday, January 18, 2021

Century by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff introduced their  Century pattern, appropriately, in 1900.

Large Sardine Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Long Handler Chocolate Muddlr (7 inches)



Fish Fork (7 inches)


Fruit Knife (6 5/8 inches)









Monday, December 28, 2020

Virginia 19 Engraved by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff's Virginia 19 Engraved pattern was introduced in 1912. It is an engraved variation of their Virginia pattern that is fairly simple.


Steel Rod Sharpener Knife (13 1/2 inches)





Monday, November 23, 2020

DHS 8 by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff's DHS 8 pattern dates back to 1900. It is an odd pattern with few examples.


Large Berry Spoon



Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Louis IV by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff''s Louis XIV pattern dates back to 1913 and was designed by Gilbert L. Crowell, Jr.

Ice Cream Slicer (12 1/4 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Solid Ice Cream Slicer

Egg Spoon (4 3/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Egg Spoon

Pie Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Individual Pie Fork


Small Pie Knife (9 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Small Solid Pie Knife



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

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

DHS7 by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff's DHS7 pattern has Art Deco lines and dates back to 1900. 

Long Handled Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff DHS7 Long Handle Olive Fork



Monday, January 20, 2020

Washington by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff's Washington pattern dates back to 1905.

Individual Fish Fork (6 inches)

Dominick & Haff Washington (Sterling, 1905) Individual Solid Fish Fork

Individual Fish Knife (7 1/2 inches)


Dominick & Haff Washington (Sterling, 1905) Individual Solid Fish Knife

Large Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Dominick & Haff Washington (Sterling, 1905) Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon

Large Fish Serving Knife (10 inches)

Dominick & Haff Washington (Sterling, 1905) Large Solid Fish Serving Knife

Friday, January 17, 2020

Pond by Dominick and Haff

Pond by Dominick and Haff (circa 1884) is an interesting pattern. It is multi motiff, meaning there are different designs in the patterns. Each design features a different insect, a water bug, a dragon fly, and a bee.







Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Acanthus by Dominick and Haff

An older pattern, Dominick's Acanthus dates back to 1897.

Strawberry Fork (5 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)
Dominick & Haff Acanthus (Sterling, 1897) Preserve Spoon

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Dominick & Haff Acanthus (Sterling, 1897) Individual Salad Fork


Friday, November 15, 2019

New King by Wood and Hughes

New King by Wood and Hughes was introduced in 1860. Its design very simliar to the pattern of the same name by Dominick and Haff (1898) which is also known as Queens by Birks that I posted about earlier.


New King by Wood and Hughes

New King by Dominick and Haff (aka Queens by Birks)


New King by Dominick and Haff





Friday, March 2, 2018

Fish Serving Fork - Large (Part 2)

More examples of the Fish Serving Fork. These are all designated as "Large".

Versailles By Gorham (9 1/8 inches)



Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (8 3/4 inches)




Buttercup by Gorham (8 5/8 inches)



Old French by Gorham (9 1/4 inches)

Monday, January 8, 2018

Alexandra by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced Alexandra in 1903.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)




Large Lettuce Serving Fork




Small Sugar Sifter (6 inches)



Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)





Friday, November 24, 2017

Contempora by Dominick and Haff

Contempora introduced in 1930 by Dominick and Haff. The pattern was designed by Eleicl Saarinen. The unique design is based on the art deco shape of the Chrysler Building in New York.

Grille Knife (8 1/2 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 inches)



Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Alexander by Dominick and Haff

Alexandra was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1903.


Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 inches)





Long Handle Olive Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Marie Antoinette Patterns

Marie Antoinette is another popular names for sterling patterns. Here are two examples.

Alvin (1910) Luncheon Fork



Dominick and Haff (1917) Cocktail Fork