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 Gorham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gorham. Show all posts

Monday, October 4, 2021

Small Berry Spoon (Part 3)

 Another post on the Small Berry Spoon (sometimes referred to the Casserole Spoon).

Chantilly by Gorham  (7 7/8 inches)


Buttercup by Gorham (7 3/4 inches)



Versailles by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)



English King by Tiffany (8 7/8 inches)







Monday, August 9, 2021

Gossamer by Gorham

 Gorham's Gossamer pattern was introduced in 1965. It was designed by J. Russell Price. Price designed for several companies. His work includes Rosemary by Easterling (1944) as well as Epic for Gorham (1941), King Edward for Gorham (1936), Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938). This pattern is also offered in a Gold Vermeil version.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Tomato Server (8 3/8 inches)





Friday, August 6, 2021

H-402 by Gorham

 Another of the numbered patterns by Gorham is H402 that dates back to 1900.



Monday, June 28, 2021

New Castle by Gorham

 

Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Fish Fork (7 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)





Friday, May 28, 2021

Rouen by Gorham

Rouen by Gorham is a older pattern dating back to 1892. 


Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)




Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)




Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)













Monday, May 24, 2021

Oyster Ladle 2


Another post on the Oyster Ladle. 

Buttercup by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)


Lily by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)



Frontenac by International (10 inches)



Lily of the Valley by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)




 






Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Fish Serving Fork - Small (Part 3)


More examples of the Small Fish Forks - Small

Chantilly (5 3/4  inches)


Luxembourg by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)



King Albert by Saart (6 1/4  inches)


Ancestry by Weidlich (6 1/4 inches)









Monday, May 10, 2021

Crown Baroque by Gorham

 Gorham introduced their Crown Baroque pattern in 1975. It is "open" pattern design.


Ice Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)


Butter Spreader (7 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (7 1/8 inches)





  





Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Pastry Fork (Part 3)

Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.


Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)



Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)


English King by Tiffany (6 inches)






Monday, April 5, 2021

Old Style Pickle Fork Part 5

The Old Style Pickle Fork. I have posted on it several times earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (6 inches)




Old Colonial by Towle (5 7/8 inches)





Louis XV by Whiting (6 1/4 inches)


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Monday, March 29, 2021

Orchid by Gorham

 In 1894 Gorham released their Orchid pattern. It has the distinct design of an orchid etched on the terminal.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)



Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Chelmsford by Gorham

Gorham's  Chelmsford pattern was introduced in 1911. It was designed William C. Codman. Other Codman designed Patterns include  Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum. 





Monday, March 1, 2021

Elmwood by Gorham

 Another older, Gorham's Elmwood pattern dates back 1894. 

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)










Friday, February 26, 2021

Tea Infuser Part 2

I have posted on the Tea Infuser, also referred to as the "Tea Ball Spoon" in an earlier post. This piece is used as we today use a tea bag. For those who still prefer to use loose tea, this is you utensil for a cup of hot tea.

Chantilly by Gorham


Wave Edge by Tiffany


Wreath by Gorham




Monday, February 8, 2021

Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk by Gorham

 Gorham's Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk was introduced in 1904.


Salad Fork  (5 7/8 inches)


Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)





Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)




Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)





Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Fish Place Knife 2

Here are some more examples of the Fish Place Knife. I posted on this earlier.

Melrose by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)



Repousse by Kirk (8 inches)



Pointed Antique by  Reed and Barton (7 3/4 inches)


Newport Scroll by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Touraine by Gorham

 In 1917 Gorham introduced their Touraine pattern.


Bouillon Spoon (5 inches)



Luncheon Fork (7 inches)