Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Fish Fork

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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Monday, June 28, 2021

New Castle by Gorham

Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)

Fish Fork (7 inches)

Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Friday, June 25, 2021

Atalanta by Wallace

Wallace's Atalanta is an older pattern and dates back to 1895.

Small Fish Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/ 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)

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Rose by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Rose pattern dates back to 1937.

Fish Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Fish/Pastry Fork

Chocolate Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Chocolate/Sherbet Spoon

Steak Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle,Full Repousse

Berry Spoon (8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Small Chased Berry Spoon-3 Berries

Friday, August 7, 2020

Melrose by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed Melrose for Gorham. The pattern was introduced in 1948. Price also designed King Edward for Gorham (1936), Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic for Gorham (1941), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).

Short Handle Olive Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon

Fish Fork (HH) (7 /4 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Individual Hollow Fish Fork, Stainless Tines

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Monday, July 20, 2020

Lady Washington by Gorham

Another one of Gorham's older patterns. Lady Washington pattern was introduced in 1876.

Individual Fish Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Golden Scroll by Gorham

Gorham's Golden Scroll dates back to 1977, a newer pattern in the scheme of things.

Seafood/ Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 1/4 inches)

Individual Fish Fork (HH) (7 7/8 inches)

Small 2 Piece Steak Carving Set

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

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Athenia by Wendell

Wendell's Athenia pattern dates back to 1890.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Fruit Knife (7 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Individual Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)
Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Teaspoon

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Patrician by Gorham

Gorham's Patrician pattern dates back to 1902. It is another example of an ornate Victorian design.

Master Salt Spoon (3 1/2 inches)

Large Individual Fish Fork (7 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)

Waffle Server (8 inches)

Friday, February 15, 2019

Esteval By Buccellati

Esteval by Buccellati was only introduced in 1998.

Hollow Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Lemon Peeler (7 7/8 inches)

Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Prince Albert by C.G. Hallberg

Another Prince Albert pattern. This was introduced by C.G. Hallberg. On first blush, this pattern looks fairly generic. However, closer inspection shows very elegant and unique lines.

Butter Spreader HH (6 3/4 inches)