Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Pick

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, February 15, 2017

Orleans by Frank Whiting

Watson introduced their Orleans pattern in 1915, and in 1936 International introduced their Orleans pattern. Not to add to the confusion, earlier in 1892, Frank Whiting had introduced an Orleans pattern which personally I find much prettier than the other two.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 1/4 inches)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (4 7/8 inches)

Friday, October 14, 2016

Lafayette by Towle

Towle introduced their Lafayette pattern in 1905. It joins the list of patterns baring the Lafayette named put out by many other companies, Baker Manchester (1898, Holmes and Edwards (1908), and Mount Vernon. Unlike the other Lafayette patterns which are fairly ornate, Baker Manchester's in very plain. It reminds me of a Colonial style pattern.

Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/8 inches)

Large Asparagus Serving Fork (10 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Poppy by Gorham

Gorham introduced their multi motif Poppy pattern in 1902. I was surprised when I realized that in the years I have been writing this blog, I have not posted this pattern, since it was one of the first examples I added to my collection.

Tomato Server (6 1/4 inches)

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Small Sugar Sifter (5 3/8 inches)

Monday, August 8, 2016

Hyperion by Whiting

I was shocked when I realized I had not posted on this pattern earlier. Hyperion by Whiting is a strong pattern with a variety of details in the design. It was introduced in 1888.

Small Casserole Spoon (7 7/8 inches)

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Orange Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Nut Pick (5 1/2 inches)

Friday, June 24, 2016

Lucerne by Wallace

An old pattern by Wallace, Lucerne dates back to 1896.

Individual Salt Spoon (2 1/2 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 inches)

Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/8 inches)

Monday, June 6, 2016

Trumbull by International

In 1908 International introduced their Trumbull pattern with a simple beaded design.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/8 inches)

Fish Fork (7 inches)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Flemish by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Flemish pattern in 1911.

Nut Pick (4 3/4 inches)

Mustard Spoon (4 inches)

Individual Salt Spoon (2 3/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (4 1/4 inches)

Friday, March 25, 2016

Sweetheart Rose by Lunt

Nord Bowlen designed Sweetheart Rose for Lunt. It was introduced in 1951. Nord Bowlen also designed the patterns Starfire (1955), Summer Song (1954), and Eloquence (1953) for Lunt.

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Steak Knife (9 inches)

Short Pickle/ Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Royal Danish by International

International introduced Royal Danish in 1939. It was designed by Alfred G Kintz Other patterns designed by Kintz include Wedgewood (1924), Empress (1935), Springtime (1935), and Joan of Arc (1940). Royal Danish is one of the top 50 most popular flatware patterns.

Lobster Pick (8 inches)

Tomato Server (7 3/4 inches)

Hollow Handle Fish Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Pynchon by Lunt

Lunt's Pynchon pattern, introduced in 1910 is similar to Lunt's Monticello and Chippendale patterns with the open design in the terminal.

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Flat Handled Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

Monday, January 18, 2016

Old French by Gorham

A 1905 pattern by Gorham, Old French is very simple with a double edge around the stem and terminal - nothing else.

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Short Handle Olive Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Solid Nut Pick (4 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Granado by Lunt

Lunt introduced Granado in 1929. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz who also designed Canterbury Bell (1952), American Directoire (1931), American Victorian (1941), Modern Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), and William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.

One Tine Butter Pick

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Friday, September 25, 2015

Buttercup by Gorham

One of Gorham's most popular and enduring pattern's, Buttercup dates back to 1899. From a personal standpoint, I have many fond memories of meals served by my very prim and proper Aunt Kat using her Buttercup sterling flatware.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)

Punch Ladle (14 1/2 inches)

Cheese Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Two Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)