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 fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salad fork. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2021

Fleur De Lis by Durgin

There are several sterling patterns with this name. An example is Fleur de Lis by Alvin which posted on earlier. Here is Fleur de Lis by Durgin with the named design on the terminal.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)



Pap/Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Du Maurier By Oneida

1967
Tradition division of Oneida. Designer Frank R. Perry


Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Pie Server (10 3/8 inches)




Dinner Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)



Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches)







Monday, August 9, 2021

Gossamer by Gorham

 Gorham's Gossamer pattern was introduced in 1965. It was designed by J. Russell Price. Price designed for several companies. His work includes Rosemary by Easterling (1944) as well as Epic for Gorham (1941), King Edward for Gorham (1936), Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938). This pattern is also offered in a Gold Vermeil version.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Tomato Server (8 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Nile by Wallace

 Wallace's Nile pattern dates back to 1908.

Waffle Server (7 3/4 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)


Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)





Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Doris by International

 International's Doris dates back to 1907.


Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)







Friday, April 9, 2021

Charmaine by International

 A newer pattern from International, Charmaine was introduced in 1979. The flat pieces have an open or pierced design. If one looks closer to the design there are small roses decorating the terminal along with scrolls.

Lasagna Server  (10 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)


Individual Fruit Knife  (7 1/4 inches)








Friday, March 19, 2021

Adam by Easterling

 Although the design reflects that of several decades ago, Adam was introduced by Easterling in 1993.


Salad Fork (7 3/8 inches)




Old French Knife with Bolster HH (9 5/8 inches)



Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)







Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Priscilla by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Priscilla pattern date back to 1924.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)


Strawberry Fork




Horseradish Scoop (5 1/2 inches)








Monday, February 8, 2021

Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk by Gorham

 Gorham's Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk was introduced in 1904.


Salad Fork  (5 7/8 inches)


Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)





Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)




Cream Ladle (5 3/4 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)










Friday, July 31, 2020

Marie Antoinette by Alvin

One of several patterns of the same name, Alvin's Marie Antoinette was introduced in 1910.

Toast Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Solid Toast Serving Fork

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Individual Salad Fork

Monday, March 9, 2020

BMS 11 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS11 dates back to 1915.

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Individual Salad Fork

Orange Spoon (5 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS11 (Sterling) Fruit/Orange Spoon

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


Friday, October 4, 2019

Golden Lotus by Watson

Watson's Golden Lotus pattern is easily recognized by the gold tip on the terminal tip of each resembling a Lotus.

Dinner Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Modern Hollow Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Individual Salad Fork


Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Feathered Edge by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Feathered Edge in 1938.


Olive Fork (5 1/2 inches)

 

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)










Individual Fruit Knife (6 3/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)