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 French Hollow Knife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French Hollow Knife. Show all posts

Friday, March 19, 2021

Adam by Easterling

 Although the design reflects that of several decades ago, Adam was introduced by Easterling in 1993.


Salad Fork (7 3/8 inches)




Old French Knife with Bolster HH (9 5/8 inches)



Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)







Friday, February 7, 2020

Mille Fleurs by International

Introduced in 1904, International's Mille Fleurs pattern is multi motif. Note the unique designs on each piece.

Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Orange Spoon

Short Handle Olive Fork (6 inches)
International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Old French Hollow Knife (9 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Old French Hollow Knife

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Monday, October 21, 2019

Adam by Shreve

Shreve introduced their Adam pattern in 1909. It was designed by Joseph E. Birmingham.  He also designed Delores (1909) and Napoleonic (1905).

Small Steak Carving (8 1/4)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Ice Cream Fork (5 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Ice Cream Fork

French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) New French Hollow Knife

Monday, September 23, 2019

Tuscany by Watson

In 1927, Watson introduced their Tuscany pattern.

Pie Server (10 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Fork

French Hollow Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) New French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Friday, May 10, 2019

Carthage by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Carthage pattern in 1917.

Sugar Shovel (6 3/4 inches)



French HH Knife (9 1/2 inches)



Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 5/8 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)





Friday, February 1, 2019

Dolores by Shreve

Joseph E. Birmingham designed Shreve's Dolores. It was introduced in 1909. It is a rather plain pattern. Birmingham also designed Shreve's Napoleonic pattern.

Salad Fork (6 inches)



Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)



Pea Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)




Friday, January 18, 2019

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Charles A. Joslin designed Flowered Antique for Blackinton in 1940.

Sugar Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)





French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)




Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/2 inches)




Small Carving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Friday, November 16, 2018

Roanoke by Gorham

In 1913, Gorham introduced their Roanoke pattern.


Salad Serving Fork 






Poultry Shears (10 1/8 inches)



French Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Monday, July 9, 2018

Adam by Lunt

Lunt introduced their Adam pattern in 1921. The design on the stem is one of urns, fountains, and plants.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

Adam (Sterling, 1921) Iced Tea Spoon by Lunt Silver

Tomato Server (9 1/8 inches)




Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 3/8 inches)




Monday, December 4, 2017

Blenheim by Mayer

Mayer introduced Blenheim in 1906. 

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)



Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/4 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

H140 by Gorham

H140 by Gorham is a very old pattern that dates back to 1880.

Bread Knife (15 inches)



Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster (8 3/4 inches)





Monday, July 14, 2014

George VI by Frank Smith (aka Richfield)..

George VI was introduced by Frank Smith in 1912 and originally called Richfield. The pattern is a well balanced design, heavy on the terminal end.


Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Frank Smith George VI (Sterling, 1912) Lemon Fork

Fork (7 5/8 inches)


Frank Smith George VI (Sterling, 1912) Fork

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


Frank Smith George VI (Sterling, 1912) Five O'Clock Teaspoon



Hollow Handle Knife (9 7/8 inches)

Frank Smith George VI (Sterling, 1912) Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster