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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Friday, June 25, 2021

Atalanta by Wallace

Wallace's Atalanta is an older pattern and dates back to 1895.

Small Fish Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/ inches)

Friday, May 28, 2021

Rouen by Gorham

Rouen by Gorham is a older pattern dating back to 1892.

Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Friday, January 29, 2021

Elaine by Lunt

Lunt's Elaine pattern dates all the way back to 1893. It is Rococo in design. Note the decorative elements on the edge of the pie knife and the wave in the stems of each piece.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Large Pie Knife (8 1/4 inches)

Tea (Youth) Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Monday, November 30, 2020

Gold Tip by Gorham

Gold Tip be Gorham is an extremely simple pattern, yet very elegant. It dates back to 1952.

Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)

Master Butter Knife (7 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Friday, June 19, 2020

Crest of Arden by Tuttle

Even though Tuttle introduced their Crest of Arden pattern in 1954, it has an Art Deco design.

Salad Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Oval Soup Spoon (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Fork

Jelly Server (6 3/4 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Large Solid Jelly Server

Monday, November 25, 2019

WND1 by Wendell

Wendell's WND1 pattern dates back to 1890. The design is descibed as a tipped paddle design with wings.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Monday, March 11, 2019

Whitehall - New by International

International has 2 "Whitehall" patterns, "New" and "old". They are very different designs. Here is the Whitehall - New which dates back to 1938.

Cocktail / Seafood Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)

Solid Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Ribbon by Wendt

An older pattern, John R. Wendt's Ribbon pattern dates back to 1870.

Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

Berry Serving Scoop (8 1/2 inches)

Friday, November 30, 2018

Classic Bouquet by Gorham

Classic Bouquet by Gorham is a newer pattern, introduced in 1972

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon (6 3/4 inches)

Cheese Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Monday, July 16, 2018

Bridal Lace by Lunt

In 1973 Lunt introduced Bridal Lace. For a sterling pattern, it is not that expensive. The lace design on the stem makes it a more beautiful pattern than most produced in the 70's.

Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (HH) ( 6 1/4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Monday, October 2, 2017

Shell by Durgin

Another old pattern by Durgin. Shell, dating back to 1890 is both a familiar name and a popular design among silver patterns.

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)