Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Melrose

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, January 27, 2021

Fish Place Knife 2

Here are some more examples of the Fish Place Knife. I posted on this earlier.

Melrose by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)

Repousse by Kirk (8 inches)

Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton (7 3/4 inches)

Newport Scroll by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

Friday, December 25, 2015

Gorham Christmas Cross Ornaments

Each year Gorham produces a sterling Christmas ornament in the shape of a cross using the design of one of their patterns. These are lovely. I have two friends who have Christmas trees they decorate only with sterling ornaments, including some of these. Here are some examples of past ornaments.
Happy Holidays!!!!

Melrose (2002)

Rose Tiara (2003)

Chantilly (1998)

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Saratoga Chip Server Part 4

Once again the Saratoga Chip Server, a lovely piece I have posted on earlier.

Monterey by Alvin (8 1/4 inches)

Wave Edge by Tiffany (9 1/8 inches)

Tiffany by Tiffany (9 inches)

Melrose by Alvin (8 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Candle Snuffer

The Candle Snuffer is another piece that can be found in most patterns.

French Provencial by Towle (7 3/8 inches)

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Melrose by Gorham (9 7/8 inches)

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Clinton by Kirk Stieff (10 1/2 inches)

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Chippendale by Lunt (9 1/4 inches)

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Melrose by Alvin

I said before there are 100's of "Rose" patterns. Here is one more. Melrose by Alvin. The pattern was introduced in 1910. The design is fairly standard with a rolled edge from the terminal down the sides of the stem. And has some embellishments on the terminal using scrollwork that blends into the rolled edge design.

Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Cracker Spoon
Pierced Saratoga Chips Server

Solid Petite Server (4 5/8 inches)

Pie Fork (6 1/2 inches)
Individual Pie Fork