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 Oyster Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oyster Fork. Show all posts

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)













Wednesday, November 11, 2020

No. 10 by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowles' No. 10 pattern dates back to 1882.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Bright Cut Bowl Sugar Spoon


Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Oyster Fork

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

BMS 30 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchster's BMS 30 pattern dates back to 1905.

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Oyster Fork

Nut Serving Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Solid Nut Serving Spoon

Large Sugar Tongs (5 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS30 (STERLING) Large Sugar Tongs

Monday, October 14, 2019

Lombardy by Wendell

Wendell's Lombardy pattern is a beautiful design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Large Jelly Knife

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Oyster Fork




Friday, May 31, 2019

Lamerie by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Lamerie pattern in 1936.

Bar Knife (HH 8 3/4 inches)




Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)




Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)




Large Solid Jelly Server 



Monday, April 8, 2019

PKD2 by Peter L. Krider

Peter L.Krider introduced their PKD2 pattern in 1892.

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife



Oyster Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Whitehall-Old by International

In contrast to International's "Whitehall-New" pattern, their 1904 Whitehall-Old is totally different.


Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (5  3/4 inches)

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)






Monday, March 19, 2018

Emperor by Reed and Barton

In 1875  Reed and Barton introduced their Emperor pattern. This is a lovely example of Victorian Sterling.


Oyster Fork (5 7/8 Fork)



Youth Fork (5 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/8 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 5/8 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 22, 2018

No.80 by Wallace

Wallace's No. 80 pattern dates back to 1909. It has been my experience that many of the more interesting patterns by a silversmith are not given some fancy name, just a number. This pattern is a prime example of this. The Bon Bon spoon in this pattern is an exquisite piece. (IMHO) 

Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (4 7/8 inches)

Friday, August 11, 2017

Maryland by Gorham

Gorham's Maryland pattern dates back to 1885. Don't confuse this with Alvin's Maryland (1910)  or Kirk's Old Maryland pattern. It is an ornate pattern. 

Oyster Fork (5 1/4 inches)
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Pierced Pea Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

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Salad Serving Fork (8  1/2 inches)

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Sugar Sifter (5 5/8 inches)

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Corinthian by Mount Vernon

There are several patterns named Corinthian. This is Mount Vernon's version. I found conflicting introduction dates for this pattern of 1891 and 1902. The design has flourishes of leaves at the top of the stem and the top of the terminal. 

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Gothic by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced Gothic sometime between 1890 and 1899. The pattern is a solid heavy design of scroll work. But its weight does not take away from its beauty. This is a lovely pattern. This pattern is vaguely similar but much more ornate than Dominick and Haff's Gothic patter.

Solid Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)


George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Solid Nut Pick



Sardine Serving Fork (4 5/8 inches)


George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Small Solid Tined Sardine Serving Fork
Butter Spreader  (5 5/8 inches)


George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Oyster Fork (6 1/8  inches)
George W Shiebler Gothic (Sterling,1890) Oyster Fork

Friday, July 4, 2014

Miss America by Alvin

Miss America was introduced by Alvin in 1902. Axel H. Staf designed the pattern for the company. Given the first  "Miss America" pageant was not held until 1921, I am afraid this pattern is in no way related, unless Alvin was ahead of its time. The pattern is distinguished with a simple border around the terminal and stem then with a simple reeded motif down the bottom of the stem.


Oyster Fork (5 3/8  inches)




Pierced Table serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)




Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)