Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Meadow Rose

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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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Pastry Fork (Part 3)

Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.

Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)

Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)

English King by Tiffany (6 inches)

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Ramekin Forks (Part 4)

The Ramekin Fork, one of those Victorian pieces everyone needs when serving that perfect individual souffle to each of your dinner guests. Typically smaller than a Salad Fork or a Fish Fork. I have posted on these earlier.

Chesterfield by Gorham (5 inches)

Etruscan (1913) (4 7/8 inches) by Gorham

Meadow Rose (1907) (5 inches) by Watson

Repousse (1896) (5 1/2 inches) by Kirk Stieff

Monday, April 14, 2014

Jelly Server (Part 2)

This is the Jelly Server, I have posted on it before. It is not to be confused with the Jelly Spoon or Jelly Knife.

La Salle by Dominick and Haff (6 3/4 inches)

Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 3/8 inches)

King George by Watson (5 1/4 inches)

Etruscan by Gorham ( 6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Master Salt Spoon (Part 2)

As I posted earlier the Master Salt Spoon is much larger than its little brother the Salt Spoon. I still find them delightful pieces, and can usually found in most patterns.

English King by Tiffany (3 1/2 inches)

Fairfax by Durgin ( 3 3/4 inches)

Mount Vernon by Lunt (4 inches)

Meadow Rose by Walace (3 1/8 inches)

Friday, April 5, 2013

Meadow Rose by Wallace

Wallace introduced Meadow Rose in 1907. It is an interesting pattern with three blossoms on the tip of the terminal, then again at the top of the stem. On the top of the shoulder is one carefully placed blossom.

Baby Fork (4 inches)