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 International. Show all posts
Showing posts with label International. 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, July 5, 2021

Copley by International

 Reed and Barton's Copley pattern was introduced in 1910. This is an interesting pattern with a place appropriate for engraving on the terminal.


Ice Cream Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Monday, June 14, 2021

Poultry Shears (Part 4)

 More examples of Poultry Shears not to be confused with Grape Shears.


Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton




English King by Tiffany




Pantheon by International




Friday, June 11, 2021

Joint Holder 3

More examples of Bottle Openers. Usually the bowl is made of silverplate.


Acanthus by Georg Jensen


Silver Masterpiece by International


Princess by Kirk Stieff





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)




 






Friday, April 30, 2021

Duchess by International

 John Cullee designed Duchess for International. It was introduced in 1907. Cullee also designed  International's Winchester (1902), Clulee , Warwick (1898), Jean d'Arc (1905), Frontenac (1903), Kenilworth (1887) and Stratford (1902) patterns.


Lettuce Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)


Salt Spoon ( 3 3/8 inches)




Food Pusher (3 5/8 inches)


Roast Carving Knife (14 1/4 inches)







Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Doris by International

 International's Doris dates back to 1907.


Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 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, April 12, 2021

Andover by International

 International's Andover dates back to 1911. It is a fairly plain design. 


Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Friday, April 9, 2021

Charmaine by International

 A newer pattern from International, Charmaine was introduced in 1979. The flat pieces have an open or pierced design. If one looks closer to the design there are small roses decorating the terminal along with scrolls.

Lasagna Server  (10 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)


Individual Fruit Knife  (7 1/4 inches)








Friday, April 2, 2021

Devonshire by International

 International introduced Devonshire in 1914. The pattern was designed by John W. Heller. John Heller should not be confused with Antoine Heller, the very prolific designer who worked for both Gorham and Tiffany.

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)



Ice Cream Spoon (5 3/4 inches)






Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Chester by International

International's Chester pattern dates back 1900. 

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 7/8 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)







Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Valencia by International

 International's Valencia pattern 'only" dates back to 1965.


Sugar Tongs (4 7/8 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Sugar Tongs

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Demitasse Spoon


Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Fork



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, May 13, 2020

Royal Rose by Century

Century's (now International's)  Royal Rose pattern dates back to 1938. It is a lovely pattern with a detailed floral design.

Dinner Fork - HH (9 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) New French Hollow Knife

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Iced Tea Spoon



Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife