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, August 2, 2021

Lobster Forks Part 4

I posted on Lobster Forks several years ago. It is a fairly rare piece. Here are 2 more examples.

Georgian By Towle (6 inches)

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Imperial Court by Faberge (7 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Luxembourg by Gorham

Gorham's Luxembourg pattern dates back to 1893.

Berry Fork (4 1/4 inches)

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Cracker Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Lettuce Serving Fork

Monday, January 6, 2020

Verona by Blackinton

Verona by Blackinton released in 1905, is another beautiful example of Victorian sterling. This pattern has a lovely grape design.

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)

Fork

Monday, November 18, 2019

Marguerite by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Marguerite pattern was introduced in 1880. Its design is what they refer to as 'etched'.

Large Pie Knife (7 5/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Large Solid Bright Cut Pie Knife

Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Large Solid Bright Cut Pie Knife

Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Fork

Monday, November 11, 2019

Japanese by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Japanese pattern in 1870.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Fork

Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Monday, September 2, 2019

Roanoke by Gorham

Gorham's Roanoke pattern was introduced in 1913.

Fork (7 inches)

Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork

Monday, August 19, 2019

Fleetwood by Manchester

Manchester's Fleetwood pattern was introduced in 1910.

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Mustard Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Mustard Spoon

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Fork (7 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Fork

Monday, July 8, 2019

Palm by Gorham

Palm is a popular name for sterling patterns. Gorham introduced their Palm pattern in 1870. This Palm is not to be confused with Palm by Tiffany (1871), Palm by Frank Whiting (1877).

Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)