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 Grecian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grecian. Show all posts

Friday, February 21, 2020

Grecian by Tiffany

Another "Grecian" pattern Tiffany's Greciean dates back to 1880. 

Individual Fish Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Tiffany Grecian (Sterling,1880) Individual Solid Fish Knife


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Grecian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Grecian pattern in 1877. It was designed by Henry Hubbard.

Spoon (5 7/8 inches)
Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Teaspoon

Tea Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Solid Dessert/Tea Knife


Sugar Tongs (5 1/4 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Large Sugar Tongs

Mustard Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Whiting

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Grecian by Gorham

Grecian is one of Gorham's older patterns, introduced in 1861. The design is different from the traditional ones in that it has a simple thin stem with the pattern itself being the terminal. The design on the terminal resembles a fan of feathers.

Teaspoon ( 5 7/8 inches)


Large Sugar Sifter (7 3/8  inches)



Nut Pick (5  inches)

Friday, December 17, 2010

Crumb Knives - Revisted (3) part 9/22

When I first looked at these Crumb Knives, I was amazed at how valuable they were. Now I am amazed at how elaborate some of them are.

Bird by Wendt (11 1/8 inches)


Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (13 3/4 inches)


Eglantine by Gorham


Grecian by Whiting (12 1/2 inches)


Hindostanee by Gorham (13 inches)


Imperial Queen by Whiting (10 3/4 inches)




Meadow by Gorham


Friday, June 25, 2010

Pastry Forks

Pastry Forks, sometimes called Pie Forks, are often ornately decorated. Here are some delightful examples.



Beekman by Tiffany (6 1/8 inches)


Broom Corn by Tiffany (6 inches)


Cherry Blossom by Blackinton (5 5/8 inches)


Duke of York by Whiting (6 inches)


Pattern unknown by Frank Smith (5 3/4 inches)


Grecian by Gorham (6 inches)



Number 1 by Whiting (6 7/8 inches)


Patrician by Seymour (5 1/2 inches)


Saint James by Tiffany (6 1/2 inches)