Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: George Wilkinson

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, February 14, 2020

Milan by Gorham

In the theme of St Valentine's Day, Gorham's Milan pattern has a heart on the end of the terminal. George Wilkinson designed the pattern that was in 1885. Wilkerson also designed Rossette and Ivy for Gorham.

This is the terminal. I could not find any examples of pieces in the pattern.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Milan by Gorham

George Wilkinson designed Milan for Gorham in 1885.

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Milan (Sterling, 1885) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Berry Spoon (8 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Milan (Sterling, 1885) Bright Cut Solid Large Berry/Casserole Spoon

Monday, March 3, 2014

Rosette by Gorham

George Wilkinson designed Rosette for Gorham in 1868. He also designed Gorham's Ivy pattern. Rosette is a design that fits its age. It has a fleur de lis like motif on the end of the terminal and a medallion in the center of the stem. Otherwise, it is a simple pattern. It has very much the same lines as Ivy.

Master Salt Spoon (3 5/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Rosette (Sterling, 1868) Master Salt Spoon

Gorham Silver Rosette (Sterling, 1868) Master Salt Spoon

Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Rosette (Sterling, 1868) Solid Gravy Ladle

Friday, December 21, 2012

Ivy by Gorham

The pattern Ivy was designed by George Wilkinson. Gorham introduced it in 1865.

Cocktail Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Waffle Server (8 3/8 inches)

Solid Waffle Server

Sugar Tongs (5 3/4 inches)

Large Sugar Tongs

Monday, August 1, 2011

Yet More Roses Part 3

And, just when you thought you had seen all the "Rose" patterns . . . They never end. Here are some more examples of the most popular named pattern, variations on the Rose.

Sweetheart Rose by Lunt 1951 (Designed by Nord Bowlen)