Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Eloquence

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?

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Elegance by International

Elegance by International was designed by 1934. It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) with Frederick W. Stark.

Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Butter Spreader (7 inches)

Friday, June 12, 2015

Cake Breaker Part 2

Yes, I have posted on the Cake Breaker before. Even more so than the ice cream spoon, this is most likely the most misunderstood utensil the Victorians thought to add to a silver set.

Eloquence by Lunt (10 7/8 inches)

Stanton Hall by Onieda (11 inches)

Rose by Kirk (11 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Dressing Spoon Part 2

Several years back I visited the Dressing Spoon which is another serving spoon, but usually longer and often has a button on the back.

Eloquence by Lunt (11 inches)

Lion by Frank Smith (11 inches)

Chippendale by Towle (11 /14 inches)

Old Colonial by Towle (14 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Eloquence by Lunt

In 1953 Lunt introduce Eloquence a pattern designed by Nord Bowlen. Bowlen also designed the pattern Sweetheart Rose for Lunt in 1951. Eloquence is adorned with roses and has an "open design" around the terminal.

Salad Serving Fork (9 1/4 inches)

Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

Friday, March 13, 2015

Ice Cream Fork Part 3

The Ice Cream Fork, that odd piece found in most patterns that I have posted on earlier.

Eloquence by Lunt (5 7/8 inches)

Crest of Arden by Tuttle (5 3/4 inches)

Jeanne d'arc by International (5 3/4 inches)

Corinthian by Wallace (5 3/8 inches)

Friday, August 15, 2014

Wedding Cake Knife (Part 2)

Another look at the Wedding Cake Knife, a piece I have posted on earlier. It is a large piece, usually used for grand ceremonies. A nice piece to give as a gift to a special couple.

Eloquence by Lunt (12 1/4 inches)

Audubon by Tiffany ( 12 1/4 inches)

Contessina by Towle (12 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Baby Spoons (Bent Handle)

Like the straight handled baby spoons, these Bent Handled Baby Spoons are found in many patterns. I would think that most older ones would be monogrammed, which to me only adds to the beauty of the piece.

Doris by International (3 5/8 inches)