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 Gumbo Soup Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gumbo Soup Spoon. Show all posts

Friday, August 13, 2021

Theseum By International


Theseum by International dates back to 1922.

Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/8 inches)



Short Handled Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)




Cheese Server (6 1/4 inches)




Monday, June 1, 2020

Griswold by Gorham

Gorham's Griswold pattern was introduced in 1922. It was designed by William C. Codman. Other Gorham patterns designed by Codman Other Codman designed Patterns include  Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum. 

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Griswold (Sterling,1922) Fork

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Griswold (Sterling,1922) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)


Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Griswold (Sterling,1922) Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster


Friday, September 20, 2019

Wentworth by Watson

Watson's Wentworth pattern dates back to 1903.

Ice Tongs (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Large Ice Serving Tongs
Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)
Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)


Cucumber Server(6 1/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Small Cucumber Server


Two Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Two-Tine Butter Pick


Friday, August 16, 2019

Plymouth by Gorham

Plymouth is a popular name for sterling patterns. I posted about Plymouth by Watson earlier. There are also "Plymouth" patterns by Mount Vernon, Manchester, 1881 Rogers/Oneida, and Gorham.

This post is on Gorham's Plymouth pattern. It was designed by William C. Codman and introduced in 1911.Working for Gorham, Codman also designed  Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum. 


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Ice Cream Fork

Large Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Large Solid Pie Knife


Friday, May 10, 2019

Carthage by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Carthage pattern in 1917.

Sugar Shovel (6 3/4 inches)



French HH Knife (9 1/2 inches)



Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 5/8 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)





Monday, December 10, 2018

Epic by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Epic pattern in 1941. It was designed by J. Russell Price, who also  Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Casserole Spoon (9 inches)




Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork ( 9 inches)




Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)





Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)




Friday, January 19, 2018

Madison by Wallace

Wallace introduced Madison in 1913. 


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)



Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)


 Cheese Server (6 7/8 inches)



Youth Tea Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Champlain by Amston

Amston introduced Champlain in 1915. The design is age less in both boldness and beauty. The lines of the terminal are similar to those of Gorham's Chantilly, except Champlain's have much more festive tip on the terminal and on the top of the stem. 



Fork (7 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon  (6 1/4 inches)
Amston Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)
Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)
Amston Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Large Solid Jelly Server