Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Paye and Baker

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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Monday, December 31, 2018

Wild Rose by Paye and Baker

A bit different from Watson's Wild Rose, Paye and Baker's Wild Rose is still a pattern with a defined design.

Youth Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Floral by Paye and Baker

This is a random pattern by Paye and Baker that sports an elaborate floral design - hence the name - Floral. Note unlike most patterns where the pieces are decorated with the design, in this case, the design is the piece.

Youth Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Monday, November 22, 2010

Jack Rose by Paye and Baker

The pattern Jack Rose was introduced by Paye and Baker in 1908. Another rare ornate pattern by Paye and Baker.

Sugar Spoon

Tea Ball Spoon

Solid Individual Tea Ball Spoon

Monday, November 1, 2010

Paye and Baker Patterns

Paye and Baker have some of the more detailed and exquisite art nouveau designs around.They are truly works of art. The design usually does not stop at the stem and handle but continues onto the bowl or tines. That said, you may never see them. Here are some examples of their patterns have that long since been discontinued.

Poppy

Daisy

Floral

Pond Lily

PBM1

PBM3

PBM8

PBM16

Monday, October 4, 2010

Daisy by Paye and Baker

Daisy by Paye and Baker is an exquisite pattern which was introduced in 1908.

Pastry Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)

Five O’clock Spoon

Large Lettuce Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Sugar Spoon

Monday, September 20, 2010

Daphne by Paye and Baker

An Art Nouveau pattern, Daphne, was introduced by Paye and Baker in 1900. The design is of a woman's face with flowing hair and floral decorations. It is fairly hard to find, as most Pay and Baker pieces are - a beautiful pattern.

(Cocktail Fork 6 inches)

(Fruit Orange Spoon 5 3/4 inches)

(Old Style Pickle Fork 5 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A Variety of Servers

Just a variety of different serving pieces that are a little different and fairly ornate. Some of these patterns, such as Scroll, New Art, Poppy, and Six Flowers are not as popular and therefore nice to see samples of their pieces.

Trout Server shown in Olympian by Tiffany (11 1/14 inches)