Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Orange Knife

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, 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, January 31, 2018

John Alden by Watson

Watson introduced their John Alden pattern in 1911.

Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Asparagus Tongs (8 inches)

Flat Handled Crumber (12 3/4 inches)

Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Monday, January 8, 2018

Alexandra by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced Alexandra in 1903.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Large Lettuce Serving Fork

Small Sugar Sifter (6 inches)

Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Monday, November 27, 2017

Edgemont aka Late Georgian by Gorham

Gorham orginally introduced this pattern as Late Georgian in 1934. It is an Art Deco design. Then in 1987 Gorham reintroduced the same pattern as Edgemont.

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Orange Knife (7 inches)

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Ice Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)