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 Infant Feeding Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Infant Feeding Spoon. Show all posts

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Engagement by Oneida

Mary Parker Fleming designed Oneida's Engagement pattern in 1952. Fleming also designed The Stately pattern was introduced (1948), Damask Rose (1946),  designs of Stanton Hall (1951), Ribbon Rose (1942), and Castle Rose.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Steak Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Infant Feeding Spoons (5 5/8 inches)

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Infant Feeding Spoon

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Hampton Court by Reed and Baron

Reed and Barton's Hampton Court pattern only dates back to 1964. It is a fairly simply, plain pattern.

Sugar Shell Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Sugar Shell Spoon

Salad Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Infant Feeding Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Infant Feeding Spoon

Small Carving Knife (11 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Small Carving Knife Stainless Blade W/Sterling Gua

Friday, June 22, 2018

Masterpiece by International

International Introduced their Masterpiece pattern in 1963. 

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)




Infant Feeding Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Large Prong Roast Carving Fork (11 inches)



Casserole Spoon (7 7/8 inches)

Friday, August 18, 2017

French Scroll by Alvin

In 1953 Alvin introduced their French Scroll pattern.

Bar Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Hollow Handle Fish Fork (7 inches)



Infant Feeding Spoon (5 3/4 inches)