Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Pierced Serving Tablespoon

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, July 19, 2021

Trellis by Vera Wang

Introduced by Vera Wang, a relative newcomer to the flatware market was first introduced in 2004.

Dinner Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

Master Butter Knife - HH (6 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Lasting Spring by Onieda

Onieda's Lasting Spring pattern dates back to 1942. It is a simple design with a small detail on the upper side of the terminal.

Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)

Large Roast Carving Knife (11 1/2 inches)

Friday, November 20, 2020

Veranda by Kirk Stieff

Only dating back to 1993, Stieff's Veranda pattern has a design of scrolls and flowers on the terminal.

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Pie Server (11 inches)

Monday, May 18, 2020

Princess Elizabeth by National

National's Princess Elizabeth pattern was introduced in 1942. Perhaps this was in honor of the young princess of United Kingdom during World War II.

Joint/ Roast Holder (10 1/8 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Large Joint/Roast Holder Fork

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Large Joint/Roast Holder Fork

Large Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Large Solid Jelly Server

Pierced Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)
National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Bread Knife (10 3/8 inches)

National Silver Co Princess Elizabeth (Sterling,1942) Bread Knife with Stainless Blade

Monday, February 24, 2020

Firelight by Gorham

A "newer" pattern Gorham's Firelight was introduced in 1959. The design on the top of the stem resembles a stylialized flame. The more modern sleek lines are those that were popular in the 50's. Also, note that the serving spoon has a plastic bowl, unlike the traditional wooden ones, another sign of the times.

Salad Serving Spoon (with plastic bowl) (12 3/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Salad Serving Spoon with Plastic Bowl