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 Five O'Clock Teaspoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Five O'Clock Teaspoon. Show all posts

Monday, July 12, 2021

Emperor by Mauser

 Masuer's Emperor pattern was introduced in 1896.


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



Monday, March 29, 2021

Orchid by Gorham

 In 1894 Gorham released their Orchid pattern. It has the distinct design of an orchid etched on the terminal.

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



Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Priscilla by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Priscilla pattern date back to 1924.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)


Strawberry Fork




Horseradish Scoop (5 1/2 inches)








Friday, November 27, 2020

Farnham by Gorham

 Gorham's Farnham pattern dates back to 1912.


Five O'Clock Spoon (3 1/2 inches)



Monday, October 12, 2020

Cloister by Marthinson

 Marthison's Cloister pattern dates back 1947.


Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Cloister (Sterling) Individual Salad Fork


Petites Fours Server


Marthinsen Silver,T H Cloister (Sterling) Petite Fours Server, Solid Piece


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (4 5/8 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Cloister (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Friday, September 4, 2020

BMS 43 by Baker Manchester

Another 'Limited' pattern, Baker Manchester's  BMS 43 pattern has just a few pieces, such as the Demitasse Spoon and Five O'Clock Teaspoon.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS43 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Monday, April 20, 2020

BMS 37 by Baker Manchester


Baker Manchester's BMS 37 pattern is a floral design.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS37 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Monday, December 2, 2019

WND6 by Wendell

Wendell introduced their WND6 in 1895.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Sugar Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Sugar Spoon

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Undine by Wood and Hughes

Dating back to 1850, Udine is one of Wood and Hughes' oldest patterns.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Undine (Sterling, 1888) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Undine (Sterling, 1888) Fork


Friday, November 8, 2019

WND7 by Wendell

Wendell's WND7 pattern is another older pattern, although I do not have an introduction date.

Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 /2 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Spoon

Friday, August 23, 2019

Atlanta by Gorham

Gorham's Atlanta pattern dates back to 1910.

Master Butter Knife (6 1/2 inches)



Large Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)



Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Friday, June 7, 2019

Hazelmere by Gorham

Gorham introduced Hazelmere in 1914. No offense to this pattern, but the design is very close to many other (fairly) plain designs.


Five O'clock Teaspoon 


Monday, April 1, 2019

WND29 by Wendell

I am not sure of the introduction date of Wendell's WND29 pattern. Also, I could find few examples.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon  ( 4 7/8 inches)




Monday, February 11, 2019

Coronet By Lunt

Coronet was introduced by Lunt in 1932.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 3/4  Inches)





Baby Fork



Tomato Server )9 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)






Monday, December 31, 2018

Wild Rose by Paye and Baker

A bit different from Watson's Wild Rose, Paye and Baker's Wild Rose is still a pattern with a defined design.

Youth Fork (5 1/2 inches)





Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/8 inches)




Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Portland by Gorham

Gorham's Portland was introduced in 1904.

Cream Ladle (4 3/8 inches)




Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 1/4 inches)

Friday, February 9, 2018

Merrimack by Towle

Merrimack by Towle (1916  ) is described as a 'hammered' design.


Child's Fork (4 3/8 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick 







Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 inches)




Strawberry Fork (5 3/8 inches)








Wednesday, January 17, 2018

La Viola by Wallace

This is a lovely unusual pattern with a design of violets. Wallace introduced La Viola in 1912. There is a nice area on the terminal for engraving.



Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)




Small Steak Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches)




Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 3/8 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, October 27, 2017

Molly Stark by Alvin

Alvin introduced its Molly Stark pattern 1910. The same pattern was also introduced in 1916 in silver plate. As a fun fact, the lady Molly Starks was raised in New Hampshire. She married John Stark in 1758. Her name was probably first heard when her husband yelled his favorite battle cry of "There are your enemies, the Red Coats and the Tories. They are ours, or this night Molly Stark sleeps a widow!" 

Dinner Fork (7 inches)



Five O'clock Teaspoon (5 1/4 inches)