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 Onieda. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Onieda. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Virginian by Onieda

 Onieda's Virginian pattern dates back to 1942. An interesting fact - the same design was introduced in 1934 by Onieda in silver plate called "Chateau".


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 1/2 inches)





Small Steak Carving Knife (8 3/4 inches)




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, June 2, 2021

Lasting Spring by Onieda

Onieda's Lasting Spring pattern dates back to 1942. It is a simple design with a small detail on the upper side of the terminal.


Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)


Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)


Large Roast Carving Knife (11 1/2 inches)







Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Flower Lane by Oneida

Frank R. Perry designed the Flower Lane pattern for Oneida in 1957.


Cocktail / Seafood Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Oneida Silver Flower Lane (Sterling, 1957) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Solid Piece Cream Ladle ((5 3/8 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)






Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Grand Majesty by Oneida

Ellen B. Manderfield designed Grand Majesty for Onieda in 1976. She also designed their Martinique pattern in 1967.

Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Small Steak Carving Knife  (11 1/2 inches)



Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Cake and Pie Server  (10 3/4 inches)

Friday, February 8, 2019

Botticelli By Oneida

Unlike Frank Whiting's 1949 pattern by the same name, Onieda's Botticelli pattern.  The pattern was designed by Frank R. Perry and introduced in 1972.  Perry was a prolific designer. His work for Onieda include  Michelangelo (1970), Flower Lane (1956),  First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), and Du Maurier (1967). 


Salad Fork  (6 7/8 inches)


Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)





Butter Spreader  (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 Inches)

Monday, January 28, 2019

Venetian Scroll By Oneida

Onieda's Venetian Scroll only dates back to 1970.

Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 3/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Modern Hollow Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Monday, March 5, 2018

Afterglow by Onieda

Onieda's Afterglow was introduced in 1956.

Salad Fork


 Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)



 Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches



Small Steak Carving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Monday, March 14, 2016

Venetian Scroll by Onieda

Venetian Scroll by Onieda only dates back to 1970. That said it has the lines of some the older rococo designs. We often think of Onieda with stainless and silver plate but they did produce some lovely sterling patterns.

Sugar Shell (6 inches)






Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)




Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)




Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Monday, November 2, 2015

Damask Rose by Onieda

Oneida introduced Damask Rose in 1946. It was designed by Grosvenor N. Allen & Mary Parker Fleming. Grosvenor is also credited with the designs of Stanton Hall (1951), Ribbon Rose (1942), and Castle Rose.

Baby Spoon (4 3/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)




Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Friday, June 12, 2015

Cake Breaker Part 2


Yes, I have posted on the Cake Breaker before. Even more so than the ice cream spoon, this is most likely the most misunderstood utensil the Victorians thought to add to a silver set.


Eloquence by Lunt (10 7/8 inches)



Stanton Hall by Onieda (11 inches)



Rose by Kirk (11 1/8 inches)