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 Frigast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frigast. Show all posts

Monday, May 17, 2021

Sandwich Fork Part 3

Another post on Sandwich Forks

Danish Crown by Frigast  (6 1/4 inches)



Orleans by Lunt (7 1/4 inches)


Gadroon by Towle  (7 3/8 inches)













Monday, October 19, 2020

Danish Crown by Frigast

 The Danish Crown pattern by Frigast has some Art Deco lines.


Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fork


Fruit Orange Spoon (6 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon


Fish Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Individual Hollow Handle Fish Knife-Sterling Blade


Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Danish Crown (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Bouillon)



Monday, May 25, 2020

Princess Fuchsia by Frigast

Frigast's Princess Fuchsia is an art deco design. And for WIW, the name refers to the flower of the same name. Note the design at the bottom of the stem.

Dinner Fork  (7 1/4 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Fork


Cream Soup Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)

Bottle Opener (5 5/8 inches)

Frigast Princess Fuchsia (Sterling) Bottle Opener with Stainless Bowl

Monday, November 26, 2018

Queen Christina (aka Wings) by Frigast

Queen Christina, also known as Wings, was introduced by Frigast. The design has an Art Deco look to it.

Salad Serving Fork  (8 3/8 inches)



Pie Server (9 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Monday, June 25, 2012

Patterns Named after Princesses

My earlier post on "Princess" patterns were just those named "Princess". But there is a list of them named after Princesses themselves. Here are some examples of those:


Princess Mary by Wallace (Cheese Server)











Princess Anne by Wallace (Med. Cold Meat Serving Fork)










Princess Elizabeth by National (Cocktail Seafood Fork)









Princess Fushia by Frigast (Fruit Orange Spoon)











Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting (Pie Server)



Princess Patricia by Gorham (Butter Spreader)



Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Berry Serving Spoon (Part 3)

This is my third post on this beautiful serving piece, the Berry Spoon. But can you really see too many examples of this utensil. As I have said before, this is one of the pieces in a pattern the artisans use to really showcase the design of the pattern. Looking at this piece, you can get a better idea of the lines or definitions of the pattern.


La Marquise by Reed and Barton (8 7/8 inches)
Small Solid Berry/casserole Spoon

Princess by Shiebler (9 1/4 inches)










Princess Fushia by Frigast (8 1/4 inches)









Altair by Watson ( 9 inches)











Albany by Towle (9 inches0









Regent by Durgin (9 5/8 inches)