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

Friday, July 2, 2021

Clovelly by Reed and Barton

 Reed and Barton's Clovelly pattern dates back to 1912.


Terrapin Fork (5 inches)



Crumber (12 3/8 inches)



Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)




Olive Spoon (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

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Avon by Fessenden

Fessenden's Avon pattern date back to 1900. 

Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 3/4 inches)

Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)
Fessenden Avon (Sterling, 1900) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Monday, March 16, 2020

BMS 34 By Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS34 pattern dates back to 1918.

Cucumber Server (7 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Large Cucumber Server

Long Handled Olive Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Friday, October 18, 2019

Winchester by Shreve

Shreve introduced their Winchester pattern in 1910

Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Shreve Silver Winchester (Sterling,1910) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Cheese Scoop (8 1/4 inches)

Shreve Silver Winchester (Sterling,1910) Large Cheese Scoop, Solid Piece
Dinner Fork (7 3/ inches)

Shreve Silver Winchester (Sterling,1910) Fork

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)

Friday, June 28, 2019

BLS17 by Blackinton

Another ornate Victorian pattern by Blackinton is BLS17.

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)




Short Handle Olive Spoon ( 6 1/4 inches)



Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Friday, January 18, 2019

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Charles A. Joslin designed Flowered Antique for Blackinton in 1940.

Sugar Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)





French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)




Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/2 inches)




Small Carving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Friday, November 9, 2018

Jefferson by Gorham


Gorham introduced their Jefferson pattern with the wreath motif on the terminal in 1907.


Hollow Knife with Bolster 9 7/8 inches


Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)





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




Soup Spoon (Bouillon)  5 3/8 inches



Friday, July 6, 2018

Orleans by Lunt

Lunt's Orleans pattern dates back to 1914.

Salad Fork (5 7/8 inches)





Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)





Butter Spreader- HH (6 1/8 inches)





Long Handled Olive Spoon (8 1/8 inches)






Monday, December 4, 2017

Blenheim by Mayer

Mayer introduced Blenheim in 1906. 

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)



Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/4 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Monday, July 7, 2014

Helena by Blackinton

Helena by Blackinton was introduced in 1900. The terminal has a beaded aged with a "flourished" design on the tip. There is another design element that separates the terminal from the stem and the stem itself is contours and widens at the base for another design motif. The serving pieces are very beautifully detailed in their design.

Preserve Spoon  ( 7 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Preserve Spoon

Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8  inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork
Short Handled Olive Spoon  (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Pierced Almond Spoon (4  3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Almond Spoon

Monday, June 30, 2014

Madam Jumel by Whiting

Madam Jumel was introduced by Whiting in 1908. And for those who do not recognize the name, Madam Eliza Jumel was quite the controversial figure of her time. She started off as a cleaning girl in a brothel, managed to marry a French wine merchant. They lived in France since she was frowned upon by the New York elite. He died then she moved back to America, married former Vice President Aaron Burr, whom she divorced in 1836 on the date of his death. She went on to live to the age of 90 and died in 1865. Now that is a life worthy a sterling pattern!

Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)



Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon Fork (6 7/8 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Fork


Nut Pick (4 3/8 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Solid Nut Pick


Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 inches)


Whiting Division Madam Jumel (Sterling, 1908) Olive Fork