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

Friday, July 30, 2021

First Frost by Oneida

In 1965, Frank R. Perry designed First Frost for Oneida. Several Oneida's other patterns were designed by Perry, including Michelangelo (1970) Flower Lane (1957), First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), Botticelli (1949), Belle Rose (1963) and Du Maurier (1967). 

Dinner Knife (9 1/8 inches)


Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Short Handled Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)





Friday, August 14, 2020

No. 75 by Gorham

Gorham's No. 75 pattern dates back to 1890. This design makes for a heavy handle but is lovely in detail.

Pie Server (9 1/2 inches)
Gorham Silver NO 75 (Sterling) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Punch Ladle (14 1/4 inches)

Gorham Silver NO 75 (Sterling) Punch Ladle with Silverplate Bowl

Bread Knife 

Gorham Silver NO 75 (Sterling) Bread Knife with Silverplate Blade

Friday, June 26, 2020

Georgian Garland by Frank Smith

Formerly known as Isleworth, Frank Smith introduced Georgian Garland in 1914,

Bon Bon Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl


Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Pie Server with Silverplate Blade

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Small Sugar Tongs


Monday, June 22, 2020

Adrienne by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced their Adrienne pattern in 1919. It is a fairly simple desig.

Pastry Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Frank Smith Adrienne (Sterling, 1919) Pastry Fork

Pie Server (10 inches)

Frank Smith Adrienne (Sterling, 1919) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Princess Ingrid pattern dates back to 1945 and is Art Deco in design.

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Pie Server (10 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Pie Server with Stainless Blade




Pierced Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Solid Pierced Casserole Spoon

Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Princess Ingrid (Sterling) Hollow Handle Paddle Butter Spreader (Solid)

Monday, May 11, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Steiff

Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern was designed by Jose Barata y Barrera in 1966. 

Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon

Individual Steak Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle

Baby Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Baby Fork


Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade

Monday, September 23, 2019

Tuscany by Watson

In 1927, Watson introduced their Tuscany pattern.

Pie Server (10 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Fork

French Hollow Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) New French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Monday, November 26, 2018

Queen Christina (aka Wings) by Frigast

Queen Christina, also known as Wings, was introduced by Frigast. The design has an Art Deco look to it.

Salad Serving Fork  (8 3/8 inches)



Pie Server (9 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Monday, August 13, 2018

Crystal by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Crystal pattern was introduced in 1922.

Pie Server (6 3/4 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)



Luncheon Fork (6 3/8 inches)




Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Federal Cotillion was introduced in 1901.

Butter Spreader (HH) (6 inches)



Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)



Pie Server (10 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Delacourt by Lunt

Lunt introduced Delacourt in 1966. 

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Cake Breaker (11 1/4 inches)



Buffet Spoon (8 inches)



Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)





Monday, October 9, 2017

Modern Colonial by Alvin

There are many "Colonial" patterns. This Alvin's Modern Colonial, designed for Alvin by Alex H. Staf and introduced in 1928. In 1902 Staf also designed Miss America for Alvin.

Designer : Axel H. Staf

Pie Server (10 inches)



Boullion Soup Spoon (5 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 5/8 inches)




Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Apollo by Alvin

Alvin's Apollo pattern was introduced in 1900. Although of the same name, Apollo by JB and SM Knowles (1892),  the design is very different.

Lettuce Serving Spoon (8 1/8)



Pie Server (10 1/8 inches)



Gravy Ladle (5 1/8 inches)




Sardine Fork (4 1/8 inches)



Friday, September 1, 2017

Eternal Rose by Alvin

Eternal Rose is a "newer" pattern by Alvin. "Newer" in that it was introduced in 1963.

Pie and Cake Server (11 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/8 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Monday, August 14, 2017

Lorna Doone by Alvin

In 1925 Alvin introduced their Lorna Doone pattern that was designed by Peter J. Gordon.

Small Steak Carving Knife

 

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Pie Server