Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: One Tine Butter Pick

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, August 5, 2020

Louvre by George Shiebler

Another old pattern by Shiebler, Louvre dates back to 1890.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) One Tine Butter Pick

Large Cheese Scoop (7 1/4 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Large Cheese Scoop, Solid Piece

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Small Sugar Tongs

Vegetable Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Vegetable Serving Fork (Solid)

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Narcissus by Unger

Unger's Narcissus pattern is an older one, introduced in 1890.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/4 inches)

Table Serving Spoon (8 inches)

Dinner Knife (9 3/4 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)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Old Dominion by Gorham

Gorham's Old Dominion pattern dates back to 1912 while Lunt's Old Dominion dates back to 1898.

Berry Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Orange Knife (6 3/4 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 inches)

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Diane by Towle

Towle's Diane pattern dates back to 1889. It was designed by George P. Tilton. Tilton also dsigned Glenmore (1880), Old English (1892) , Princess (1892), and Benjamin Franklin (1911), Empire (1894).

Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Solid Tined Sardine Serving Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (4 7/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 inches)

Friday, March 15, 2019

Washington by Wallace

Wallace's Washington pattern dates back to 1911.

Egg Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Large Gravy Ladle (7 1/8 inches)

Hollow Handle Punch Ladle (16 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Doric by Manchester

Manchester's Doric pattern was introduced in 1932. The design had art deco lines.

Lemon Fork (5 inches)

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)

2-Piece Steak Carving Set

Friday, January 11, 2019

Pomona by Tiffany

Tiffany's Ponoma pattern dates back to 1887.

Oyster Fork (6 1/4 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 inches)

Individual Fish Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Teaspoon (6 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

WSC4 by Webster

Webster's WSC4 pattern dates back to 1910. I often find that a company's more interesting patterns do not have descriptive names, but just a number. This is a prime example.

Lemon Fork (5 inches)