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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Friday, March 8, 2019

Victoria by Shiebler

One of the many patterns named after Queen Victoria, Shielber's Victoria pattern dates back to 1894.

Large Jelly Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Demitasse Spoon

Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster (10 3/8 inches)

Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Monday, February 4, 2019

Prince Albert By George W. Shielber

I was able to find 6 different "Prince Albert" patterns. Here is an example of Shielber's 1855 version.

Dinner Fork

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Gothic by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced Gothic sometime between 1890 and 1899. The pattern is a solid heavy design of scroll work. But its weight does not take away from its beauty. This is a lovely pattern. This pattern is vaguely similar but much more ornate than Dominick and Haff's Gothic patter.

Solid Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)

George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Solid Nut Pick

George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Solid Nut Pick

Sardine Serving Fork (4 5/8 inches)

George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Small Solid Tined Sardine Serving Fork

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Oyster Fork (6 1/8 inches)
George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Oyster Fork

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Flora by Shiebler

Flora is another one of George W. Shiebler's patterns that is multi-motif, in that there are various designs on different pieces. In this pattern there are up to 15 different designs. The pattern was introduced sometime between 1887- 1890. Each different motif is a heavy design that is definite and clearly depicts whatever flower it is. Here are several examples.

Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Monday, February 11, 2013

Cupid by Shiebler

The pattern Cupid was introduced by George W. Shiebler in 1898. It has the likeness of Cupid in different poses on the terminal of each piece with an open medallion below suitable for engraving.

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Dessert Knife (7 1/2 inches)

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)