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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Monday, May 17, 2021

Sandwich Fork Part 3

Another post on Sandwich Forks

Danish Crown by Frigast (6 1/4 inches)

Orleans by Lunt (7 1/4 inches)

Gadroon by Towle (7 3/8 inches)

Monday, May 3, 2021

Belvedere by Lunt

Lunt's Belvedere pattern only dates back to 1972. Even though the date seems modern, one must remember that the pattern is still 49 years old.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Large Roast Carving Fork (11 3/4 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Floral Lace by Lunt

A relatively "new" pattern, Floral Lace was introduced by Lunt in 1967. Also, as an aside to give one an idea of the life of a pattern. This pattern was only produced from 1967 to 1997.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (HH) (6 1/4 inches)

Olive/ Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Golden Columbine by Lunt

Nord Bolen designed Golden Columbine for Lunt in 1973. This was a later pattern for Bowlen. Earlier he designed Sweetheart Rose (1951), Summer Song (1954), Starfire (1955)and Eloquence (1953) for Lunt.

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)

Friday, January 29, 2021

Elaine by Lunt

Lunt's Elaine pattern dates all the way back to 1893. It is Rococo in design. Note the decorative elements on the edge of the pie knife and the wave in the stems of each piece.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Large Pie Knife (8 1/4 inches)

Tea (Youth) Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Carolina by Lunt

Lunt's Carolina pattern was introduced in 1913.

Ice Cream Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Ice Cream Spoon Individual

Olive Spoon (8 1/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Chipped Beef Serving Fork (Small) (6 inches)

Lunt Silver Carolina (Sterling, 1913) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Monday, July 6, 2020

Modern American by Lunt

Lunt's Modern American pattern dates back to 1928. It is Art Deco in design and was created by Eric Magnussen.

Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Large Roast Carving Knife

Another larger piece in any pattern is the Large Roast Carving Knife. This larger version ranges in length from 11 3/4 inches to as long as 16 1/2 inches, with most coming in around 13 inches. Its smaller brother, the Small Roast Carving Knife, usually ranges from 9 plus inches to a little over 11 inches. Note, some of the knives have a guard on them, while others do not. Often patterns, like Frontenac, have a knife with the guard as well as one without .

Frontenac by International (13 1/2 inches) (with guard)

International Silver Frontenac (Sterling, 1903) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife

Frontenac (14 1/2 inches) (without guard)

International Silver Frontenac (Sterling, 1903) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife

Imperial Queen by Whiting (16 inches)

Whiting Division Imperial Queen (Sterling,1893) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife

Mignonette by Lunt (11 3/4 inches)

Lunt Silver Mignonette (Sterling,1960,No Monograms) Large Carving/Roast Knife StnlBl w/Sterling Guard

Monday, February 3, 2020

Memory Lane by Lunt

Lunt introduced their Memory Lane pattern in 1949.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Fork

Casserole Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Solid Smooth Casserole Spoon

Olive Fork (5 7//8 inches)

Lunt Silver Memory Lane (Sterling, 1949) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Monday, June 24, 2019

Ice Serving Spoon

Yet another ice serving piece, the Ice Spoon or Ice Serving Spoon, can be found in many patterns.

Louis XIV by Towle (8 3/4 inches)

Modern Victorian by Lunt (9 1/4 inches)

Strasbourg by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff (8 3/8 inches)

Monday, February 11, 2019

Coronet By Lunt

Coronet was introduced by Lunt in 1932.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 5 3/4 Inches)

Baby Fork

Tomato Server )9 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Columbine by Lunt

Lunt's Columbine pattern was introduced in 1973.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Master Butter Knife (HH) (6 7/8 inches)

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Friday, July 27, 2018

Napkin Clips Part 2

I posted on these lovely and unique pieces a while back.

Francis I by Reed and Barton (2 1/8 inches)

Monticello by Lunt (2 inches)

Golden Agean Weave by Wallace (2 1/4 inches)

Madam Jumel by Gorham (1 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

English Shell By Lunt

Frederick Koonz designed English Shell for Lunt. It was introduced in 1937. Koonz who also designed Mary II (1929) American Victorian (1941), Modern, Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), American Directoire (1931), Canterbury Bell (1952), and William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)

Solid Gravy Ladle (5 7/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs (10 7/8 inches)

Straight Handle Baby Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Monday, July 23, 2018

Contrast by Lunt

The pattern Contrast by Lunt was introduced in 1956. It was designed in 1956 by Noel Barlow. The unique feature of this pattern is that while it is a sterling silver pattern the handles are made of black nylon.

Teaspoon (6 3/8 inches)

Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 5/8 inches)

Bar Knife (HH) (8 1/2 inches)

Cheese Scoop (6 7/8 inches)