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, January 18, 2021

Century by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced their Century pattern, appropriately, in 1900.

Large Sardine Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Long Handler Chocolate Muddlr (7 inches)

Fish Fork (7 inches)

Fruit Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Monday, August 17, 2020

Avalon by International

International's Avalon pattern dates back to 1900 and was designed by Samuel Stohr. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International and Chesterfield (1914).

Terrapin Fork (5 3/8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Large Individual Terrapin Fork

Fruit Knife (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Solid Gravy Ladle

Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Athenia by Wendell

Wendell's Athenia pattern dates back to 1890.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Fruit Knife (7 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Individual Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)
Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Teaspoon

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Feathered Edge by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Feathered Edge in 1938.

Olive Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Individual Fruit Knife (6 3/4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Friday, February 22, 2019

Monte Mario Sterling By Buccellati

A beautiful pattern with elegant lines for a 1996 pattern. This is Monte Mario Sterling By Buccellati.

Fruit/Youth Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Fruit/Youth Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Dessert/Place Spoon (7 inches)

Monday, November 5, 2018

Spotswood by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Spotswood pattern in 1912. It was designed by William C. Codman who also designed many of Gorham's pattern including Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, and Imperial Chrysanthemum.

Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)