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, August 17, 2020

Avalon by International

International's Avalon pattern dates back to 1900 and was designed by Samuel Stohr. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International and Chesterfield (1914).

Terrapin Fork (5 3/8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Large Individual Terrapin Fork

Fruit Knife (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Solid Gravy Ladle

Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon (8 inches)

International Silver Avalon (Sterling, 1900) Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Acanthus by International

International's Acanthus pattern has a fairly modern design considering it was introduced in 1917. Samuel Stohr is the designer. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International which is a much more ornate pattern and Chesterfield (1914).

Jellycake Server (7 3/4 inches)

Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Five O'clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Chesterfield by International

Also designed by Samuel Stohr, International introduced their Chesterfield pattern in 1914. (Don't confuse this with Gorham's Chesterfield pattern of 1908). Of course Stohr also designed Pansy and Acanthus for International.

Gumbo Soup Spoon

Tomato Server (7 1/4 inches)

Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

Large Prong Carving Fork

International Silver Chesterfield (Sterling, 1914) Large Stainless-Prong Roast Carving Fork

Monday, May 2, 2016

Pansy by International

International introduced Pansy in 1909. It was designed by Samuel Stohr who later also designed Chesterfield (1914) and Acanthus (1917) for International.

Fork (7 inches)

Salad Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 5/8 inches)

French Hollow Handled Knife (9 7/8 inches)