Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Gadroon

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, 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)

Friday, November 11, 2016

Gadroon by International

International introduced their Gadroon pattern in 1933. It is a simple but elegant pattern with its ribbed edges.

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Small Casserole Spoon ( 8 7/8 inches)

Egg Server (9 inches)

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Friday, July 24, 2015

Gadroon by Birks

Birks introduced their Gadroon pattern in 1914. It is a pattern with a strong design yet curvy lines.

Bouillion Sppon (5 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 5/8 inches)

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Friday, April 3, 2015

Pie Fork

I posted earlier on the Pastry Fork which is what the Pie Fork is often referred to.

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

La Splendide by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

Hindostanee by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

Gadroon by Wood and Hughes (6 inches)

Friday, March 27, 2015

Gadroon by Wood and Hughes

Gadroon, a lovely pattern by Wood and Hughes was introduced in 1860. The solid beading around the terminal together with the motifs and straight lines on the stem make for a serious design.

Sugar Shell (6 1/2 inches)

Youth Tea Fork (7 5/8 inches)