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 Preserve Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Preserve Spoon. Show all posts

Friday, January 22, 2021

La Salle by Dominick and Haff

 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)










Friday, August 28, 2020

McKinley by Fessenden

Fessenden's McKinley pattern dates back to 1890. This is a lovely example of Victorian sterling with its ornate design.

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Preserve Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Preserve Spoon
Lettuce Serving Fork (8 pieces)

Fessenden Mckinley (Sterling, 1890) Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Acanthus by Dominick and Haff

An older pattern, Dominick's Acanthus dates back to 1897.

Strawberry Fork (5 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)
Dominick & Haff Acanthus (Sterling, 1897) Preserve Spoon

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Dominick & Haff Acanthus (Sterling, 1897) Individual Salad Fork


Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Angelo by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Angelo pattern in 1870. Don't confuse this with Wood and Hughes Angelo (1874) or Holmes and Mount Vernon's Angelo (1911).

Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)



Dinner Knife (10 7/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (9 7/8 inches)

Friday, June 28, 2019

Nautilus by Blackinton

Blackinton's Nautlilus pattern was introduced in 1900. Personally, I love ornate Victorian patterns such as this.

Pastry Fork ( 5 5/8 inches)


Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Olive Fork (6 7/8 inches)


Friday, March 29, 2019

Brandon by International

International introduced their Brandon pattern in 1913.

Preserve Spoon (7 5/8 inches)



Large Ice Cream Slicer (10 7/8 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Overcup Tea Strainer 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Nightingale by Gorham

Gorham's Nightingale pattern dates back to 1885.

Preserve Spoon (7 inches)




Pie Fork (5 7/8 inches)



Large Soup Ladle (11 3/8 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)

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Fragrance By Reed and Barton

Fragrance by Reed and Barton was introduced in 1941.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)



Small Cold Meat Serving (7 1/2 inches)





Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)



Salad Serving Set





Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Angelo by Gorham

Gorham's Angelo pattern was introduced 1870. It should not confused with Wood and Hughes Angelo pattern or  Knowles and Mount Vernon's Angelo pattern.

Large Sugar Sifter (8 inches)

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Preserve Spoon (9 7/8 inches)

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Monday, May 18, 2015

Corinthian by Shielber

George Shielbler's Corinthian was introduced in 1870 and is quite a unique pattern. The terminal fans out with a floral and feather design.


Large Soup Ladle (13 3/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (8  5/8 inches)


Mount Vernon Corinthian (Sterling,1891) Preserve Spoon
Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)






Friday, May 15, 2015

Corinthian by Mount Vernon

There are several patterns named Corinthian. This is Mount Vernon's version. I found conflicting introduction dates for this pattern of 1891 and 1902. The design has flourishes of leaves at the top of the stem and the top of the terminal. 

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Monday, July 7, 2014

Helena by Blackinton

Helena by Blackinton was introduced in 1900. The terminal has a beaded aged with a "flourished" design on the tip. There is another design element that separates the terminal from the stem and the stem itself is contours and widens at the base for another design motif. The serving pieces are very beautifully detailed in their design.

Preserve Spoon  ( 7 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Preserve Spoon

Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8  inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork
Short Handled Olive Spoon  (6 3/8 inches)

Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Bowl Short Handle Olive Spoon

Pierced Almond Spoon (4  3/4 inches)
Blackinton Helena (Sterling, 1900) Pierced Almond Spoon