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, March 12, 2021

Bird aka JSK2 by JB and SM Knowles

Knowles' Bird (aka JSK2) pattern is one of an intricate design of leaves, birds, and scroll work - definitely a lovely pattern. It dates back to 1800.

Pastry Server (8 3/4 inches)

Monday, January 25, 2021

Martha Washington by Dominick and Haff

In 1928 Dominick and Haff introduced Martha Washington.

Pastry Server ( 8 7/8 inches)

Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Sugar Shell (6 1/2 inches)

Cheese Server (6 inches)

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tulipan by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Tulipan pattern dates back to 1933.

Cream Soup (6 inches)

Short Handle Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Monday, April 27, 2020

Viking Rose by Marthinsen

Marthinsen's Viking Rose pattern has an "open" design that is very intricate pattern with flowers, fleur de lis, and other unique features. It is a Norwegian pattern.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 /8 inches)
Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Cocktail Fork (4 5/8 inches)
Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Pastry Server (7 3/8 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Small Solid Pastry Server

Sugar Tongs ( 3 1/4 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Sugar Tongs

Friday, August 24, 2018

Sea Sculpture by Gorham

A relatively new pattern, Gorham introduced Sea Sculpture in 1986.

Ice Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Butter Knife - HH (7 inches)

Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Pastry Server (11 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Columbine by Lunt

Lunt's Columbine pattern was introduced in 1973.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Master Butter Knife (HH) (6 7/8 inches)

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Monday, May 21, 2018

Rembrandt By Wallace

These are some examples of Rembrandt by Wallace, introduced in 1938.

Pastry Server (9 1/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Large Berry Spoon (9 inches)

Short Handle Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Stardust by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Stardust pattern in 1957. It was designed by Richard L. Huggins. Note the shooting stars in the design on the pierced Bon Bon Spoon.

Pastry Server (10 1/2 inches)

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Bar Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/4 inches)