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 Pie Knife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pie Knife. Show all posts

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)



Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Louis IV by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff''s Louis XIV pattern dates back to 1913 and was designed by Gilbert L. Crowell, Jr.

Ice Cream Slicer (12 1/4 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Solid Ice Cream Slicer

Egg Spoon (4 3/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Egg Spoon

Pie Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Individual Pie Fork


Small Pie Knife (9 inches)

Dominick & Haff Louis XIV-Old Style (Sterling, 1888) Small Solid Pie Knife



Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Laurel by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Laurel pattern in 1885.

Jelly Spoon (7 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Pie Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, July 17, 2020

Grape by Gorham

Gorham's Grape pattern is one o their older one, dating back to 1880.

Pie Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Friday, April 3, 2020

TWS 327 by Towle

Towle's TWS 327 dates back to 1890 and is a lovely pattern with a design of scrolls.

Pie Knife 9 inches  
Towle Silver TWS327 (Sterling) Large Solid Pie Knife

Monday, November 18, 2019

Marguerite by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Marguerite pattern was introduced in 1880. Its design is what they refer to as 'etched'.

Large Pie Knife (7 5/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Large Solid Bright Cut Pie Knife

Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Marguerite (Sterling, 1880) Fork


Friday, August 16, 2019

Plymouth by Gorham

Plymouth is a popular name for sterling patterns. I posted about Plymouth by Watson earlier. There are also "Plymouth" patterns by Mount Vernon, Manchester, 1881 Rogers/Oneida, and Gorham.

This post is on Gorham's Plymouth pattern. It was designed by William C. Codman and introduced in 1911.Working for Gorham, Codman also designed  Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum. 


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Ice Cream Fork

Large Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Large Solid Pie Knife


Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Repousse by Jenkins and Jenkins

In 1910, Jenkins and Jenkins introduced their Repousse pattern.

Vegetable Serving Fork (9 1/4 inches)



Small Solid Pie Knife (7 3/4 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Food Pusher ( 3 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Antique Lily by Whiting

Whiting's Antique Lily dates back to 1882.  The etched floral design on the stem is very nice.

Large Pie Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Antique Lily-Engraved (Sterling,1882) Demitasse Spoon by Whiting Division



Fork (6 3/8 inches)




Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)

Friday, June 1, 2018

Gem Leaf by Whiting

Gem Leaf by Whiting is an old pattern, dating 1880. This is an example of an "etched' pattern.


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)



Large Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Monday, February 26, 2018

Corinthian by Gorham

Gorham Introduced Corinthian in 1872

Large Pie Knife  (8 3/4 inches)



Tea Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Tea Knife  (8 1/4 inches)





Monday, July 10, 2017

Virginia by Weidlich

The Virginia pattern by Weidlich was introduced in 1929. It is about as plain as a pattern can get.


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Tomato Server (7 3/8 inches)



Pie Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Monday, June 19, 2017

Byzantine by Gorham

Gorham's Byzantine dates back to 1865. It has long since been discontinued and is hard to find. This is not to be confused with Woods and Hughes pattern by the same name that dates back to 1875.

Large Pie Knife (9 3/4 inches)

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Monday, June 12, 2017

New Standish by Durgin

Durgin introduced their New Standish pattern in 1905. It is a simple yet lovely pattern.

Large Pie Knife (9 2/8 inches)

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Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)

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Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)

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