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 Frank Smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frank Smith. Show all posts

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)








Monday, October 5, 2020

FSW3 by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's FSW3 pattern dates back to 1915.


Cheese Cleaver (8 3/4 inches)

Frank Whiting FWS3 (STERLING) Cheese Cleaver with Stainless Blade


Filet Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Frank Whiting FWS3 (STERLING) Fillet Knife Stainless Blade Individual


Large Joint Holder (10 1/2 inches)

Frank Whiting FWS3 (STERLING) Large Joint/Roast Holder Fork

Friday, October 2, 2020

Classic Beauty by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Classic Beauty pattern dates back to 1947.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork


Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)


Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)

Frank Smith Classic Beauty (Sterling, 1947) Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)



Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tulipan by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Tulipan pattern dates back to 1933.

Cream Soup (6 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Short Handle Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Tulipan (Sterling, 1933) Pastry Server with Stainless Blade

Monday, June 29, 2020

Golden Age by Frank Smith

A unique pattern, Golden Age by Frank Smith dates back to 1947.


Dinner Knife (8 1/2 inches)
Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Modern Hollow Knife


Teaspoon (6 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Teaspoon

Friday, June 26, 2020

Georgian Garland by Frank Smith

Formerly known as Isleworth, Frank Smith introduced Georgian Garland in 1914,

Bon Bon Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl


Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Pie Server with Silverplate Blade

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Small Sugar Tongs


Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Cellini by Frank Smith

In 1890, Frank Smith introduced their Cellini pattern. This is one of those patterns that is greatly enhanced with a monogram. Note the difference between these 2 pieces which is remarkable with the only difference in the designs is that one is engraved.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches

Frank Smith Cellini (Sterling, 1890) Demitasse Spoon

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Cellini (Sterling, 1890) Fork

Monday, June 22, 2020

Adrienne by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced their Adrienne pattern in 1919. It is a fairly simple desig.

Pastry Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Frank Smith Adrienne (Sterling, 1919) Pastry Fork

Pie Server (10 inches)

Frank Smith Adrienne (Sterling, 1919) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Woodlily by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Woodlily pattern comes in both a glossy and a satin finish. It dates back to 1945.

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)
Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Fork


Pickle Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork


Small Pitcher Spoon (10 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Small Solid Pitcher Spoon

HH Dinner Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Frank Smith Woodlily (Sterling, 1945, Glossy) Modern Hollow Knife

Friday, January 24, 2020

Fiddle Shell (formerly Alden) by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced their Fiddle Shell pattern in 1914.

Cream Soup Spoon ( 6 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Fiddle Shell-Alden (Sterling,1914,No Monos) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)


Cocktail Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Fiddle Shell-Alden (Sterling,1914,No Monos) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Fiddle Shell-Alden (Sterling,1914,No Monos) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Flat Handle Crumber  (11 inches)


Frank Smith Fiddle Shell-Alden (Sterling,1914,No Monos) Large Flat Handle Crumb Knife/Crumber

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Confection Spoon Part 3

More examples of the Confection Spoon, as I posted on earlier.

Lancaster by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)



Chippendale Old by Frank Smith (5 3/4 inches)




Chantilly by Gorham (5 1/2 inches)



Georgian by Towle (6 1/2 inches)








Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Federal Cotillion was introduced in 1901.

Butter Spreader (HH) (6 inches)



Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)



Pie Server (10 1/4 inches)

Friday, November 3, 2017

Rice Spoon Part 2

I posted on this earlier, the Rice Spoon is just another serving piece, although one not found in every pattern. An interesting thing about this pattern is that the serving spoon comes in both solid and pierced.


Violet by Wallace (8 7/8 inches)



Silver Flutes by Towle  (9 7/8 inches)



Lion by Frank Smith   (9 1/4 inches)



Onslow by Tuttle (9 3/8 inches)



Romance by Rosenthal (9 3/4 inches)






Monday, September 11, 2017

Cellini Patterns

There are a plethora of sterling patterns named Cellini. Each is very unique in its design paying homage to "Benvenuto Cellini  [born in 1500] ,an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, and artist who also wrote a famous autobiography and poetry. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism." *1

Here are several examples of Teaspoons in various Cellini patterns:

Cellini by Alvin (1929)





Cellini by Frank Smith (1890)




Cellini by Ricci Sterling






1, source, Wikipedia

Friday, September 23, 2016

Laurel by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced their Laurel pattern in 1927. The design is a simple but elegant motif of a ribbon and laurel wreath. 


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Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)



Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Vergennes by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Vergennes pattern was introduced in 1913. 

Oyster Fork (5 1/2 inches)




Individual Pie Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)