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 Lettuce Serving Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lettuce Serving Fork. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Luxembourg by Gorham

 Gorham's Luxembourg pattern dates back to 1893.

Berry Fork (4 1/4 inches)



Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Cracker Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Lettuce Serving Fork 





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)







Monday, September 7, 2020

Number 1 by Baker Manchester

In 1914 Baker Manchester introduced their Number 1 pattern. 

Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Casserole Spoon (10 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Casserole Spoon with Smooth Silverplate Bowl

Cream Ladle (6 1/4 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Large Lettuce Serving (8 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester NO 1 (Sterling, 1914) Large Lettuce Serving Fork





Monday, March 26, 2018

Queen Louise by Watson

Watson's Queen Louise pattern was introduced in 1912.

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5  inches)




Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Large Lettuce Serving Fork (9 inches)




Monday, January 8, 2018

Alexandra by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced Alexandra in 1903.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)




Large Lettuce Serving Fork




Small Sugar Sifter (6 inches)



Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)





Friday, October 20, 2017

Fleur de Lis by Newburyport

 Another Fleur de Lis pattern, this is Newburyport's Fleur de Lis pattern. Like Durgin's pattern of the same name it has the design of the name on the terminal, but with a beaded edge.

Lettuce Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)






Long Handle Chocolate Muddler Spoon (7 1/8 inches)



Fork (7 3/8 inches)



Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Claremont by Blackinton

The pattern Claremont by Blackinton dates back to 1915. The design is simple by elegant with a double line edge that seems to gently fold in at the bottom of the stem and unfold at the top of the terminal with some flourish.

Salad Serving Fork  (7 3/4  inches)


Blackinton Claremont (Sterling) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Seafood Fork (5  1/2 inches)



Lettuce Serving Fork (9 1/8  inches)




Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 1/4 inches)

Friday, June 6, 2014

Eugenie by Watson

Eugenie was introduced by Watson in 1895. The lines of the pattern somewhat resemble those of Watson's Coronoda. 

Demitasse Spoon   (3 7/8  inches)


Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Demitasse Spoon

Macaroni Server (6 5/8 inches)


Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Macaroni Server Solid Small
Lettuce Serving Fork (8 1/8 inches)


Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Large Lettuce Serving Fork
Large Cream Ladle (4 1/2 inches)


Watson Eugenie (Sterling,1895) Large Cream Ladle, Solid Piece

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Arcadian by Towle

Arcadian was introduced by Towle in 1916. The terminal is diamond shaped with a floral motif at the top and bottom of the terminal. The stem and terminal are edged with a double line.



Fork (7 3/4 inches)




 Small Berry Spoon (7 7/8 inches)





Ice Cream Slicer (10 3/4 inches)



Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)