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 Lemon Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lemon Fork. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Old Colony -New by Gorham

 Gorham's Old Colony (New) pattern dates back to 1926. It is a plain pattern.


Butter Spreader (7 1/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Ice Teaspoon (7 1/8 inches)





Friday, March 5, 2021

Laureate by Whiting

 A newer pattern, Whiting's Laureate dates back to only 1968. The lines are simple.

Gravy Ladle (6 7/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 5/8 inches)





Pie Server (11 inches)





Friday, January 22, 2021

La Salle by Dominick and Haff

 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)










Monday, November 16, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern only dates back to 1966.

Cake Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade


Solid Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon


Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Lemon Fork


Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Medium Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon


Friday, October 16, 2020

Danish Baroque by Towle

 A relatively new pattern, Towle's Danish Baroque only dates back 1970. 

Iced Teaspoon (7 7/8 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Iced Tea Spoon


Lemon Fork (5 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Lemon Fork


Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Ice Scoop with Silverplate Bowl


Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Towle Silver Danish Baroque (Sterling, 1970) Bon Bon Spoon Solid



Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Windsor Manor by Watson

Watson's Windsor Manor "only" dates back to 1940.

Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Lemon Fork

Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Sugar Tongs

Small Casserole Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon



Wednesday, March 4, 2020

H824 by Gorham

H824 is a different Gorham pattern with the a cross design on the handle.

Lemon Fork (4 5/8 inches)
Gorham Silver H824 (STERLING) Lemon Fork

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Flat Rose by Magnus Aase

Flat Rose, a Norwegian pattern, dates back to 1876. Magnus Aase also produced a silverplate pattern of the same design and name.


Boullion Soup (5 1/2 inches)

Magnus Aase (Norway) Flat Rose (Sterling) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Bouillon)

Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Magnus Aase (Norway) Flat Rose (Sterling) Lemon Fork


Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Willow by Gorham

Gorham's Willow pattern dates back to 1954 and is a sleek, subtle design.  

Teaspoon (6 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (5 inches)




Monday, July 29, 2019

Weymouth by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Weymouth pattern in 1914.

Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 inches)



Dinner Knife HH D(9 5/8 inches)





Confection Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Old Dominion by Gorham

Gorham's Old Dominion pattern dates back to 1912 while Lunt's Old Dominion dates back to 1898.

Berry Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)



Orange Knife (6 3/4 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 inches)




Monday, May 6, 2019

Georgian Shell by Frank Whiting

Charles F. Simms designed Georgian Shell for Frank Whiting. It was introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Talisman Rose (1948) for Frank Whiting. 

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 inches)


Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Friday, May 3, 2019

Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Talisman Rose was designed by Charles F. Simms and introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Georgian Shell (1948) for Frank Whiting.

Dinner Fork ( 7 1/8 inches)



Ham Slicer (14 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)



Filet Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Whitehall-Old by International

In contrast to International's "Whitehall-New" pattern, their 1904 Whitehall-Old is totally different.


Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5  3/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Doric by Manchester

Manchester's Doric pattern was introduced in 1932. The design had art deco lines. 

Lemon Fork (5 inches)



Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)



2-Piece Steak Carving Set