Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Florentine Lace

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 Florentine Lace. Show all posts

Monday, June 14, 2021

Poultry Shears (Part 4)

More examples of Poultry Shears not to be confused with Grape Shears.

Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton

English King by Tiffany

Pantheon by International

Friday, April 25, 2014

"Lace" Patterns

"Lace" is another popular name in sterling flatware. Since the designers would hope their patterns of sterling would resemble delicate lace, it would make sense that they would use "Lace" in the name. Here are a few examples.

Floral Lace by Lunt (1967)
Pierced Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)

Pierced Tablespoon (serving Spoon)

Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton (1951)
Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Queens Lace by International (1949)
Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Spanish Lace by Wallace (1964)
Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Monday, December 31, 2012

Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton

Not an old pattern, Florentine Lace was introduced by Reed and Barton in 1951. It is an "open" pattern on the solid handled pieces. The design is literally like a floral lace.

Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle, Solid Piece

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 1/2 inches)

Small Steak Carving Knife With Stainless Blade

Large Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)

Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Fruit Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Fruit/orange Spoon

Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Cocktail/seafood Fork

Friday, August 31, 2012

Infant Feeding Spoon

At first sight the Infant Feeding Spoon may look like the Iced Tea Spoon, but at a little over 5 inches long it is 2 inches shorter than the Iced Tea Spoon. It has a long thin stem with a smaller bowl to fit in smaller mouths. This piece is found in most patterns.

Georgian Rose by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)