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 Salad Serving Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salad Serving Fork. Show all posts

Monday, November 30, 2020

Gold Tip by Gorham

 Gold Tip be Gorham is an extremely simple pattern, yet very elegant. It dates back to 1952.

Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)


Master Butter Knife (7 inches)



Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)



Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Daisy by Tiffany

 Another pattern named Daisy - this one by Tiffany.

Over Size Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)


Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Large Oversize Sugar Sifter


Salad Serving Fork (10 1/8 inches)

Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Solid Salad Serving Fork


Nut Pick (5 inches)

Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Solid Nut Pick

Friday, June 19, 2020

Crest of Arden by Tuttle

Even though Tuttle introduced their Crest of Arden pattern in 1954, it has an Art Deco design.

Salad Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Oval Soup Spoon (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Fork

Jelly Server (6 3/4 inches)

Tuttle Crest of Arden (Sterling, 1954) Large Solid Jelly Server

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Hampton Court by Reed and Baron

Reed and Barton's Hampton Court pattern only dates back to 1964. It is a fairly simply, plain pattern.

Sugar Shell Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Sugar Shell Spoon

Salad Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Infant Feeding Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Infant Feeding Spoon

Small Carving Knife (11 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Small Carving Knife Stainless Blade W/Sterling Gua

Monday, September 2, 2019

Roanoke by Gorham

Gorham's Roanoke pattern was introduced in 1913.

Fork (7 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Salad Serving Fork



Monday, March 11, 2019

Whitehall - New by International

International has 2 "Whitehall" patterns, "New" and "old". They are very different designs. Here is the Whitehall - New which dates back to 1938.

Cocktail / Seafood Fork (5 1/2 inches)




Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)



Solid Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)

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)

Friday, November 16, 2018

Roanoke by Gorham

In 1913, Gorham introduced their Roanoke pattern.


Salad Serving Fork 






Poultry Shears (10 1/8 inches)



French Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Friday, November 2, 2018

Secret Garden by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Secret Garden pattern in 1959.

Sugar Shell (6 1/8 inches)



Salad Serving Fork (8 7/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)



Cocktail/ Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Wednesday, July 25, 2018

English Shell By Lunt

Frederick Koonz designed English Shell for Lunt. It was introduced in 1937. Koonz who also designed Mary II (1929)  American Victorian (1941), Modern, Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), American Directoire (1931), Canterbury Bell (1952), and  William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.





Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)




Solid Gravy Ladle (5 7/8 inches)




Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs (10 7/8 inches)



Straight Handle Baby Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Friday, April 20, 2018

Flora by Reed and Barton

In 1890, Reed and Barton introduced their Flora pattern. The design is an intricate one of flowers and swirls decorating the handle from terminal to the shoulder of the piece.


Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)



Cake Server (9 3/8 inches)





Monday, February 5, 2018

Spanish Tracery by Gorham

Gorham introduced Spanish Tracery in 1970. A different feature of this pattern is the "Black Accent", meaning the design itself is on a black Background.

Ice Tea Spoon (7 3/4 inches)



Two Piece Wooden Bowl Salad Serving Set



Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Friday, January 5, 2018

Spanish Baroque by Reed and Barton

A newer pattern, Spanish Baroque was introduced by Reed and Barton in 1965.


Salad Fork ( 6 1/2 inches)



Lasagna Server (10 1/2 inches)


Ice Teaspoon (7 1/4 inches)





Salad Serving Fork (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, November 17, 2017

Japanese by Tiffany

Japanese was introduced by Tiffany in 1871. The pattern was designed by Edward G. Moore (1827-1891)who was Tiffany's chief designer This was Tiffany's first silverware in the Japanese style and was a dramatic departure from earlier patterns. It became one of their most highly acclaimed patterns.

There were patterns by many other companies named "Japanese", but Tiffany's was by far the most esteemed. 


Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)



Master Butter (8 inches)



Salad Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)



Cheese Knife (7 inches)