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 Master Butter Knife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Master Butter Knife. Show all posts

Monday, July 19, 2021

Trellis by Vera Wang

Introduced by Vera Wang, a relative newcomer to the flatware market was first introduced in 2004.


Dinner Fork (8 1/2 inches)


Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)


Master Butter Knife - HH (6 3/4 inches)




Monday, May 31, 2021

Medallion by Hotchkiss and Schrueder

 in 1867 Hotchkiss and Schreuder introduced their Medallion pattern.

Berry Scoop (9 inches)


Fork (7 1/4 inches)




Master Butter Knife (7 inches)








Monday, November 30, 2020

Gold Tip by Gorham

 Gold Tip be Gorham is an extremely simple pattern, yet very elegant. It dates back to 1952.

Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)


Master Butter Knife (7 inches)



Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)



Wednesday, August 26, 2020

HMD2 by Hamilton and Diesinger

Hamilton and Diesinger intruduced their HMD2 pattern in 1897.

Vegetable Serving Spoon (9 inches)
Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Vegetable Serving Spoon (Solid)

Master Butter Knife (7 5/8 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 inches)
Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork


Berry Serving Scoop (8 1/4 inches)

Hamilton & Diesinger HMD2 (STERLING) Solid Berry Serving Scoop


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


Monday, July 13, 2020

Eventide by Gorham

Gorhan's Eventide pattern dates back to 1936.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Dinner Fork (7 /8 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 1/4 inches)






Monday, June 8, 2020

Regent by Gorham

Gorham's Regent pattern dates back to 1892.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Sugar Shell Spoon

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)
Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Large Solid Asparagus Serving Fork

Master Butter Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Flat Handle Bright Cut Master Butter


Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Royal Rose by Century

Century's (now International's)  Royal Rose pattern dates back to 1938. It is a lovely pattern with a detailed floral design.

Dinner Fork - HH (9 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) New French Hollow Knife

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Iced Tea Spoon



Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

International Silver Royal Rose (Sterling, 1938) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife


Monday, February 24, 2020

Firelight by Gorham

A "newer" pattern Gorham's Firelight was introduced in 1959. The design on the top of the stem resembles a stylialized flame. The more modern sleek lines are those that were popular in the 50's. Also, note that the serving spoon has a plastic bowl, unlike the traditional wooden ones, another sign of the times.

Salad Serving Spoon (with plastic bowl) (12 3/8 inches)


Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Salad Serving Spoon with Plastic Bowl

Master Butter Knife (7 1//4 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)


Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Monday, January 13, 2020

Kenilworth by Albert Coles

Albert Coles' Kenilworth pattern dates back to 1850. This is when I pause to think - this pattern introduced 169 years ago.

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Albert Coles Kenilworth (Sterling, 1850) Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)

Albert Coles Kenilworth (Sterling, 1850) Flat Handle Bright Cut Master Butter

Youth Tee Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Albert Coles Kenilworth (Sterling, 1850) Solid Youth Tea Fork

Friday, November 22, 2019

WND11 by Wendell

I'm sure when this pattern was introduced, but here is an example of WND11 by Wendell.



Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)
Wendell WND11 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Monday, November 11, 2019

Japanese by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Japanese pattern in 1870.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Fork

Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Monday, September 2, 2019

Roanoke by Gorham

Gorham's Roanoke pattern was introduced in 1913.

Fork (7 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Salad Serving Fork



Friday, August 23, 2019

Atlanta by Gorham

Gorham's Atlanta pattern dates back to 1910.

Master Butter Knife (6 1/2 inches)



Large Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)



Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Vogue by Manchester

Manchester's Vogue pattern was introduced in 1932.

Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Sugar Spoon

Tea Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Solid Youth Tea Fork

Iced Teaspoon (7 3/8 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Iced Tea Spoon

Master Butter Knife (7 inches)

Manchester Vogue (Sterling,1932) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

White Paisley by Gorham

A "newer" Gorham pattern, White Paisley was introduced in 1966.

Short Handled Olive Spoon with Pierced Bowl (5 3/4 inches)



Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)




Small Steak Carving Fork (10 5/8 inches)