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 Jelly Server. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jelly Server. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Debutante by Wallace

 With a very delicate design, Wallace's Debutante was introduced in 1960.


Cranberry Server (8 3/4 inches)




Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Debutante (Sterling, 1960) Large Solid Jelly Server

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)




Friday, August 21, 2020

Rosemary by Easterling

Easterling's Rosemary pattern dates back to 1944. It was designed by James Russell Price who also designed Epic for Gorham (1941),  King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).

Master Butter (7 inches)

Easterling Rosemary (Sterling, 1944) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)
Easterling Rosemary (Sterling, 1944) Large Solid Jelly Server

Cocktail Fork(5 /8 inches)

Easterling Rosemary (Sterling, 1944) Cocktail/Seafood Fork


Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)
Easterling Rosemary (Sterling, 1944) Tomato Server, Solid Piece


Friday, June 19, 2020

Crest of Arden by Tuttle

Even though Tuttle introduced their Crest of Arden pattern in 1954, it has an Art Deco design.

Salad Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Oval Soup Spoon (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Fork

Jelly Server (6 3/4 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Large Solid Jelly Server

Monday, May 18, 2020

Princess Elizabeth by National

National's Princess Elizabeth pattern was introduced in 1942. Perhaps this was in honor of the young princess of United Kingdom during World War II. 

Joint/ Roast Holder (10 1/8 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Large Joint/Roast Holder Fork

Large Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Large Solid Jelly Server



Pierced Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)
National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Bread Knife (10 3/8 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Bread Knife with Stainless Blade


Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Scroll and Bead by Blackinton

Blackinton's Scroll and Bead pattern dates back to 1940. Like the name says it is of the "Bead" design with small dots surrounding the stem.

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Large Solid Jelly Server

Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Serving Spoon (9 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Scroll & Bead (Sterling,1940,No Monograms) Utility Serving Spoon with Stainless Bowl

Friday, September 6, 2019

Roanoke by Baker Manchester

And yet another pattern named Roanoke, this one by Baker Manchester dating back to 1918.

Solid Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)



Dessert Fork (5 1/2 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (6 inches)








Monday, June 10, 2019

Martinique By Oneida

Even though Oneida is known more for its silverplate, their Martinique pattern is sterling. It was designed by Ellen B. Manderfield and introduced in 1967. Manderfield also designed Oneida's  Grand Majesty 1976

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 inches)




Sugar Spoon (6 inches)






Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Rose of Sharon by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting introduced their Rose of Sharon pattern in 1954.

HH Paddle Butter Spreader (6 inches)



Jelly Server ( 6 3/8 inches)



Pierced Vegetable Serving Spoon ( 9 1/8 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Celeste by Gorham

Celeste was introduced by Gorham in 1956. It is a simple design, plain with a star motif scattered about.

Sugar Tongs (5 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Large Solid Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork (9 5/8 inches)







Monday, May 7, 2018

Rose Cascade by Reed and Barton

Theodore E. Cayer designed Rose Cascade for Reed and Barton in 1957. The design is delicate but you can see a small "cascade" of roses at the tip of the stem. Cayer also designed Reed and Barton's Classic Rose pattern (1954)

Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)



Bar Knife (HH) (8 3/8 inches)



Large Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)



Individual Salt Spoon (2 3/8




Friday, April 13, 2018

Dancing Flowers by Reed Barton

William L. Laffrery designed Dancing Flowers for Reed and Barton and it was introduced in 1950.

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Large Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)



Roast Carving Fork ((11 1/8 inches)

Friday, March 16, 2018

Celtic by Lunt

Another Celtic pattern, this Lunt's design introduced in 1909.

Large Jelly Server (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Maryland by Alvin

With so many "Maryland" patterns around, it may get confusing about the names but designs are definitely different.  Other patterns include Maryland by Gorham and Old Maryland by Kirk. I also found a "Maryland" pattern listed by Machester, but it was the same design as Alvin's Maryland pattern that was introduced in 1910.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)



Fruit Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)



Jelly Server (5 1/2 inches)



Curved Handle Baby Spoon (3 1/8 inches)

Monday, February 2, 2015

Princess Ingrid of Sweden

I can only assume this pattern, Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting, was the named for Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta born on March 28, 1910 who in 1947 became the Queen of Sweden. This pattern was introduced in 1945.

The pattern is very modern in its lines. Is has some characteristics of Art Deco with terminal motif.

Solid Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)





Wired Cheese Cutter (8 3/8 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork (9 3/8 inches)