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 Fruit Orange Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fruit Orange Spoon. Show all posts

Monday, July 19, 2021

Normandie by Wallace

 Wallace's Normandie pattern was introduced in 1933. It was designed by William S.Warren who also designed Silver Swirl, Rose Point, Sir Christopher, Grand Baroque, and Romance of the Sea. The design includes roses and other small flowers.

Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 5/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)





Friday, May 14, 2021

BMS17 by Baker Manchester

Another "unnamed" pattern by Baker Manchester, BMS17 was introduced in 1915.

Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)




Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Mustard Spoon (5 1/4 inches)






Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)










 

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Suffolk by Alvin

 Alvin introduced their Suffolk pattern in 1905.

Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)


Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)


Cucumber Server (6 3/8 inches)


Cheese Scoop (6 inches)











Monday, March 22, 2021

Diana by International

 International's Diana pattern dates back to 1900. The terminal is decorated with a rococo designed trim. 

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)


Small Sardine Fork (5 1/4 inches)







Friday, January 8, 2021

Aristocrat by Towle

Aristocrat by Towle dates back to 1934. It was designed by Harold E. Nock. Other patterns designed for Towle by Nock include Old Master,  Old Lace (1939), D'Orleans (1932), Candlelight (1934), Royal Windsor (1935), Virginia Carvel (1919), Rambler Rose (1937), Chased Diana (1925), Lady Constance,  and Lady Mary.

Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Tomato Server (7 3/8 inches)


Dinner Knife (HH) (9 1/2 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)



Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Avon by Fessenden

Fessenden's Avon pattern date back to 1900. 

Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 3/4 inches)

Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Friday, April 10, 2020

BMS 50 by Baker Manchester

The design of BMS 50 by Baker Manchester is one of scrolls, similar to a Rococo pattern.

Orange spoon  (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS50 (Sterling) Orange Spoon Bright Cut



Monday, March 9, 2020

BMS 11 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS11 dates back to 1915.

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Individual Salad Fork

Orange Spoon (5 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Palm by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting introduced their Palm pattern in 1887.  Frederick Schmidt designed the pattern.  Schmidt also designed Oxalis (1889) for Whiting. 

Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)



Ice Cream Spoon (4 1/2 inches)



Vegetable Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Friday, April 26, 2019

Coligni by Gorham


Gorham introduced their Coligni pattern in 1889.  Antone Heller designed the multi motif pattern. Heller was one of (if not the best IMHO) designer for Gorham. Earlier he worked for Tiffany. Other patterns designed by Heller include Old Masters (1885), Apostles (1885), Olympian (Tiffany 1878), Fontainebleau (1882), and Saint Cloud (1885).

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)



Individual Salad Fork (6 7/8 inches)



Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)





Friday, April 5, 2019

Argo by Knowles

Knowles introduced their Argo pattern in 1892. It was designed by Louis R. Horton .

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Individual Berry Fork ( 4 3/8 inches)



Ice Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)





Jelly Cake Server (7 3/8 inches)






Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Clermont by Gorham

Clermont was introduced by Gorham in 1915. It was designed by Barton P. Jenks who also designed Hunt Club (1930) for Durgin and Marlborough by Watson (1918).

Tomato Server (6 1/4 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Ramekin Fork (4 7/8 inches)




Poultry Shears 



Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Diane by Towle

Towle's Diane pattern dates back to 1889. It was designed by George P. Tilton.  Tilton also dsigned Glenmore (1880)Old English (1892) Princess (1892), and Benjamin Franklin (1911), Empire (1894).

Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)




Solid Tined Sardine Serving Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (4 7/8 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 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)