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

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

Master Butter Knife (7 1//4 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)


Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver Firelight (Sterling, 1959) Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

Monday, February 17, 2020

Bird by Wendt

Wendt's Bird pattern dates back to 1985. It is a multi motif pattern of different birds.

Salad Serving Spoon (11 1/2 inches)

John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Salad Serving Spoon Solid Oversize Bright Cut


Cheese Serving Knife (8 inches

John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Cheese Serving Knife Bright Cut

Cracker Spoon (9 1/4 inches)
John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Cracker Spoon

Asparagus Tongs (10 inches)
John R Wendt Bird (Sterling, 1865) Bright Cut Solid Yoked Asparagus Tongs


Monday, July 8, 2019

Palm by Gorham

Palm is a popular name for sterling patterns. Gorham introduced their Palm pattern in 1870. This Palm is not to be confused with Palm by Tiffany (1871), Palm by Frank Whiting (1877). 

Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)





Fork (7 5/8 inches)



Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Wild Rose by International

International's Wild Rose pattern was introduced in 1948. The design includes rose blossoms at the end of the stem, top of the stem, and on the tip of the terminal.



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1.4 inches)




Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Fork (7 3/4 inches)



Solid Salad Serving Spoon (9 1/4 inches)





Friday, May 4, 2018

Hawthorne by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton's 1934 pattern Hawthorne is a simple but elegant design with a ribbed edge around the entire handle.


Fork (7 7/8 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)





Tomato Server (7 3/4 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon with Wooden Bowl

Monday, September 13, 2010

Saint Cloud by Gorham

This pattern was credited to Walter Wilkinson when introduced in 1885  by Gorham. However, there is some belief that credit should go to F. Antoine Heller. It is heavily engraved and very ornate. 


Salad Serving Fork (11 3/8  inches)






Salad Serving Spoon  (11 3/8 inches)






Fish Serving Knife (11 3/4 inches)








Fish Fork  (7 inches)



Gorham Silver St. Cloud (Sterling, 1885) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork