Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Eton

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, June 27, 2014

Eton by Campbell-Metcalf

Eton was only made by Campbell-Metcalf from 1892-1898. this pattern should not be confused with Wallace's Eton (1903). This design is one of strong scrolls and curves.

Chipped Beef Fork (7 inches)

Campbell Metcalf Eton (Sterling) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Campbell Metcalf Eton (Sterling) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Master Butter Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Campbell Metcalf Eton (Sterling) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Fruit/ Orange Spoon (5 1/4 inches)
Wallace Silver Eton (Sterling, 1903) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eton by Wallace

Wallace introduced Eton in 1903. This is an ornate pattern, more typical of the Edwardian Era. And, as far as I'm concerned this era was the golden age of sterling flatware. But, I digress. The design is so beautiful I am not even going to attempt to describe it.

Bon Bon Scoop (5 1/8 inches)

Large Chocolate Spoon (4 inches)

Small Berry Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Nut Shovel

I could find few references to the Nut Shovel and fewer examples. Baltimore Rose must have been one of the few patterns that had the piece because it was used as an example several times. Unlike the spoons and scoops, the shovel is flat.

(Shown in Baltimore Rose by Schofield 4 3/8 inches)

(Shown in Eton by Wallace 5 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Chocolate Muddlers

I have already discussed Chocolate Spoons, but a Chocolate Muddler is a bit different. Where a spoon is shorter, anywhere from 4 to 5 1/2 inches long, a muddler is longer, as long as 8 3/4 inches. The muddler is more for "agitating" the chocolate before it is served.

(Shown in Irian by Wallace 7 3/4 inches)

(Shown in Georgian by Towle 8 1/4 inches)

(Shown in Rose by Kirk Stieff 6 inches)

(Shown in Eton by Wallace 8 inches)

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ladles by Any Name

And, I bet you thought that there was just the Gravy Ladle. OK, maybe you are smugly saying that you have a Sauce Ladle (well so do I). But, do you have a Cream Ladle, Soup Ladle, Punch Ladle, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Oyster, Honey, Toddy, Claret, or Bouillon Ladle. And, did you know that they come in different sizes.

Don't forget the Boiled Potato Ladle (I kid you not). This piece has spouts on either side of the deep bowl so when you scoop your boiled potato from the water, the water will drain off. I guess for those of you who cook boiled potatoes, this could be useful.

There are also Terrapin, Pea, and Champagne ladles

Bouillon Ladle shown in Georgian by Towle (7 3/4 inches)