Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: King

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, March 18, 2016

Sherbert Spoons Part 2

I posted earlier on Sherbert Spoons. Here are some more examples.

Rose by Kirk (5 3/8 inches)

Hepplewhite by Reed and Barton (4 inches)

King by Kirk Stief (5 1/4 inches)

Brandon by International (6 inches)

Monday, May 19, 2014

Sugar Shells (Part 3)

Sugar Shells are one of my favorite pieces in any pattern. They are usually elaborate and a wonderful example of the pattern's design. I have posted on this piece several times before.

Grand Colonial by Wallace (6 inches)

Grand Victorian by Wallace (6 3/8 inches)

Bridal Flower by Watson (5 1/2 inches)

King by Dominick and Haff (6 1/4 inches)

Friday, January 17, 2014

King by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced King in 1880. This stately design with a double edge that runs down both sides of the piece from the top of each side of the terminal down the stem. A motif at the tip of the terminal resembles the feathers of the Prince of Wales - I do not know if the two are related at all. Altogether it is a stately design.

Cream Soup Spoon (5 5/8 inches)
Round Bowl Soup Spoon (cream Soup)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Medium Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Pastry Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Small Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches)
Small Carving Fork W/sterling Guard

Monday, March 18, 2013

Small Sugar Shells

I have posted on different types of Sugar pieces and several times on the Sugar Shell, however there is a second size, a Small Sugar Shell.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff (4 3/8 inches)

Strasbourg by Gorham (5 1/2 inches)

Lily of the Valley by Whiting (5 3/4 inches)

King by Kirk Stieff

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Melon Spoons Part 2

As when I have posted before on Mellon Spoons, they look much like Fruit/Orange Spoons or Grapefruit Spoons with a pointed tip and often a gold wash to protect the silver from the dangers of the citrus juices.

Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton (6 inches)

Labors of Cupid by Dominick and Haff (6 3/8 inches)

King by Dominick and Haff (5 5/8 inches)

Chambord by Reed and Barton (5 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Saratoga (King's, King, Cook) by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced Kings or King in 1870. It was designed by Edward C. Moore. In 1908 the name was changed to Cook. 1956 it was reintroduced as Saratoga.

Berry Scoop (9 3/8 inches)

Scoop-Berry/serving-Solid

Salad Serving Set (10 inches)

Solid Oversized Serving Salad Set

Fish Serving Fork (10 inches)

Fork-Fish/serving-Solid/large

Master Salt Spoon (3 5/8 inches)

Friday, November 19, 2010

Strawberry Forks - Two Tines

Strawberry Forks come in two different types - the two tine variety and the three tine variety. Here are some examples of two tine forks. As you can tell Strawberry Forks are shorter forks (generally 3 3/4 to 4 3/4 inches). The tines are very long and slender and almost take up a third of the utensil. The long tines make for an elegant piece.

Alvin by International (4/5/8 inches)