Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Sardine Fork

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, March 22, 2021

Diana by International

International's Diana pattern dates back to 1900. The terminal is decorated with a rococo designed trim.

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Small Sardine Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Monday, January 18, 2021

Century by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced their Century pattern, appropriately, in 1900.

Large Sardine Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Long Handler Chocolate Muddlr (7 inches)

Fish Fork (7 inches)

Fruit Knife (6 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Louis XV by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Louis XV in 1880.

Sardine Fork (6 inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Sardine Serving Fork Tined Large Bright Cut

Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Sardine Serving Fork Tined Large Bright Cut

Cheese Scoop (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Solid Cheese Scoop

Dinner Knife (HH) (7 1/ inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Blunt Hollow Knife with Bolster

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Apollo by Alvin

Alvin's Apollo pattern was introduced in 1900. Although of the same name, Apollo by JB and SM Knowles (1892), the design is very different.

Lettuce Serving Spoon (8 1/8)

Pie Server (10 1/8 inches)

Gravy Ladle (5 1/8 inches)

Sardine Fork (4 1/8 inches)