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?

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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)

Monday, October 14, 2019

Lombardy by Wendell

Wendell's Lombardy pattern is a beautiful design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Large Jelly Knife

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Oyster Fork

Friday, March 8, 2019

Victoria by Shiebler

One of the many patterns named after Queen Victoria, Shielber's Victoria pattern dates back to 1894.

Large Jelly Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Demitasse Spoon

Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster (10 3/8 inches)

Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Friday, November 10, 2017

Pembroke by Gorham

Gorham's Pembroke pattern dates back to 1895.

Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Sardine Serving Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Jelly Knife (7 inches)

Friday, June 16, 2017

Cairo by Wallace

Wallace's Cairo pattern dates back to 1908, while Gorhams pattern with the same name (that I could not find any examples of) dates back to 1880.

Large Jelly Knife (8 1/2 inches)

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Individual Salt Spoon ( 2 3/4 Inches)

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Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

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Monday, March 17, 2014

New Queens by Durgin

Durgin introduced New Queens in 1900. Note the mirrored scallop shell motif on the terminal. You will also see a continuation on the shell motif on the shoulder of the serving pieces. Although the lines along the stem are simple, their simple curves together with the scallops make for an elegant pattern.

Fork

Durgin New Queens (Sterling,1900) Fork

Jelly Knife

Durgin New Queens (Sterling, 1900, Monograms) Large Jelly Knife

Knife

Long Handle Pickle Fork
Durgin New Queens (Sterling,1900) Long Handle Pickle/Olive Fork