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 Gravy Ladle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gravy Ladle. Show all posts

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 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, May 5, 2021

Colonade by Manchester

 In 1936 Manchester introduced their Colonade pattern. It is an art deco pattern designed by Frank S. Trumbull.


Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/8 inches)



Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 inches)


Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)










Friday, April 16, 2021

Elegance by International

 Elegance by International was designed by 1934.  It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) with Frederick W. Stark.


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (7 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, March 5, 2021

Laureate by Whiting

 A newer pattern, Whiting's Laureate dates back to only 1968. The lines are simple.

Gravy Ladle (6 7/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 5/8 inches)





Pie Server (11 inches)





Monday, August 17, 2020

Avalon by International

International's Avalon pattern dates back to 1900 and was designed by Samuel Stohr. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International and Chesterfield (1914). 

Terrapin Fork (5 3/8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Large Individual Terrapin Fork

Fruit Knife (8 inches)
International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)
International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Solid Gravy Ladle

Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon (8 inches)


International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon


Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Gossamer by Gorham

Gorham's Gossamer pattern dates back to 1965 and was designed by J. Russell Price. The tapered design is very simple with the exception of a small leaf design at the bottom if the stem. Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic by Gorham, as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Spoon

Short Handled Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Tongs

Gravy Ladle (7 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Solid Gravy Ladle


Friday, November 1, 2019

Medallion (aka Warrior) by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hugh's Medallion (aka Warrior) pattern dates back to 1870.

Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)
Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Coin Silver Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Gravy Ladle (7 3/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Solid Gravy Ladle

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)

Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Coin Mustard Spoon

Monday, September 9, 2019

Old Colony - Old by Gorham

Gorham's Old Colony- Old dates back to 1896.

Cucumber Server (6 1/4 inches)




Gravy Ladle 



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/8 inches)


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Impero by Wallace - Italy

This is Impero by Wallace-Italy, introduced in 1997.

Lasagna Server (9 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Lasagna Server with Stainless Blade


Iced Teaspoon (7 3/8 inches)


Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Iced Tea Spoon

Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Solid Gravy Ladle

Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Friday, March 15, 2019

Washington by Wallace

Wallace's Washington pattern dates back to 1911.

Egg Spoon (4 5/8 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)



Large Gravy Ladle (7 1/8 inches)



Hollow Handle Punch Ladle (16 1/2 inches)

Monday, January 14, 2019

Torchon by Buccellati

Buccellati's Torchon pattern was introduced in 1970. Buccellati  also has the same pattern in silverplate.

Pierced Shell Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 1/4 inches)



 Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



 



Friday, December 7, 2018

Domestic by Gorham

Gorham's Domestic pattern dates back to 1880.

Fish Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Gravy Ladle (7 inches)