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 Olive Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olive Fork. Show all posts

Friday, July 30, 2021

First Frost by Oneida

In 1965, Frank R. Perry designed First Frost for Oneida. Several Oneida's other patterns were designed by Perry, including Michelangelo (1970) Flower Lane (1957), First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), Botticelli (1949), Belle Rose (1963) and Du Maurier (1967). 

Dinner Knife (9 1/8 inches)


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Short Handled Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Pie Server (10 5/8 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, September 16, 2020

DHS7 by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff's DHS7 pattern has Art Deco lines and dates back to 1900. 

Long Handled Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff DHS7 Long Handle Olive Fork



Friday, August 7, 2020

Melrose by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed Melrose for Gorham. The pattern was introduced in 1948. Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic for Gorham (1941), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Short Handle Olive Fork (5 1/4 inches)
Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon

Fish Fork (HH) (7 /4 inches)
Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Individual Hollow Fish Fork, Stainless Tines

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Melrose (Sterling, 1948, No Monograms) Tomato Server, Solid Piece


Friday, February 7, 2020

Mille Fleurs by International

Introduced in 1904, International's Mille Fleurs pattern is multi motif. Note the unique designs on each piece.

Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Orange Spoon

Short Handle Olive Fork (6 inches)
International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Old French Hollow Knife (9 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Old French Hollow Knife

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

International Silver Mille Fleurs (Sterling, 1904) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

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


Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Feathered Edge by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Feathered Edge in 1938.


Olive Fork (5 1/2 inches)

 

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)










Individual Fruit Knife (6 3/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Friday, September 6, 2019

Roanoke by Baker Manchester

And yet another pattern named Roanoke, this one by Baker Manchester dating back to 1918.

Solid Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)



Dessert Fork (5 1/2 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (6 inches)








Friday, June 28, 2019

Nautilus by Blackinton

Blackinton's Nautlilus pattern was introduced in 1900. Personally, I love ornate Victorian patterns such as this.

Pastry Fork ( 5 5/8 inches)


Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)


Monday, June 25, 2018

Laureate by Whiting

Laureate was introduced by Whiting in 1890.



Oyster Ladle (10 3/4 inches)



Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Alexander by Dominick and Haff

Alexandra was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1903.


Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 inches)





Long Handle Olive Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Friday, July 28, 2017

Regent by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Regent pattern in 1933. Do not confuse this with Durgin's Regent pattern of 1901. 

Seafood Fork (5 3/8 inches)



Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader ( 5/5/8 inches)



Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Friday, July 14, 2017

Winchester by Alvin

In 1917 Alvin introduced their Winchester pattern. The lines and simple design are much like those of a colonial style.

Ice Cream Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Five O'Clock Teaspoon  (5 1/2 inches)




Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Monday, June 26, 2017

Suffolk by Alvin

In 1905 Alvin introduced their Suffolk pattern. It is a strong pattern with a shell design at the end of the terminal and simple lines and curves from the tip to the handle.


Orange Spoon  (5 /5/8 inches)

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Olive Fork (8 1/8 inches)

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Small Casserole Spoon  (8 3/8 inches)

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Cheese Scoop (6 inches)

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