Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Server

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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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)

Monday, June 5, 2017

Louis XVI by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced their Louis XVI pattern in 1925. (Reed and Barrton, Gorham, Louis Gantereau, Shreve Silver, and Mount Vernon also had patterns by that name.)

Fork (7 1/8 inches)

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Cream Ladle (5 1/2 inches)

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Salad Serving Fork (9 inches)

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Dorechester - New by International

In 1941 International Silver introduced their 2nd Dorchester pattern, Dorchester - New, a totally different pattern from Dorchester -Old.

French Hollow Knife (9 inches)

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Medium Cold meat Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Friday, April 7, 2017

Florence Nightingale by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Florence Nightingale pattern in 1919.

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 inches)

Ice Teaspoon (7 3/4 inches)

Solid Jelly Server (5 1/2 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Monday, April 3, 2017

WSC9 by Webster

Webster introduced this lovely hammered pattern, WSC9, in 1910. I seen few pieces, but I really like it.

Hollow Handle Pickle Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Petit Fours Server Part 3

I posted on this lovely piece last year, but there are always more examples of the Petit Fours Server.

Savannah by Reed and Barton (6 1/2 inches)

Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff (7 3/8 inches)

Rose Point by Wallace (6 3/4 Inches)

Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton (6 and 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Asparagus Server (Part 4)

I have posted on the elegant Asparagus Server several times before.

Majestic by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Florentine by Alvin (9 3/8 inches)

Lily by Whiting (10 1/4 inches)

Monday, March 20, 2017

George II by Watson

Watson introduced their George II pattern in 1937.

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Butter Spreader ( 6 1/2 inches)

Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)

Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Pastry Server - Part 3

I have posted on Pastry Servers in several earlier posts.

Louis XIV by Towle (8 7/8 inches)

Chantilly by Gorham (9 7/8 inches)

Fairfax by Gorham (11 1/4 inches)

Friday, March 10, 2017

Laurel by Watson

Watson introduced their Laurel pattern in 1917. The pattern is simple with a ribbon of laurel leaves along the edge of each piece.

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Olive Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Petite Server (5 inches)

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Dorian Rose by Watson

Watson introduced Dorian Rose in 1937. It was designed by Percy B Ball. Ball also designed Juliana for Watson in 1938.

Small Casserole Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Modern Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Friday, March 3, 2017

Liberty by Watson

There are several patterns with this name, but Watson's Liberty pattern was introduced in 1916. It was designed by Charles F. Simms who also designed Talisman Rose (1948) and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson.

Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Pie Server (10 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Tara by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Tara in 1955. It was available until 2011.

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Cake Knife (10 1/2 inches)

Lettuce Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Friday, February 24, 2017

Homewood by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff introduced their Homewood pattern in 1938. It is a simple yet elegant pattern that is timeless in design.

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Cheese Server (6 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Princess Patricia by Gorham

Princess Patricia was introduce by Gorham in 1926. The pattern was most likely named for Princess Patricia of Connaught, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria who relinquished her title of British Princess and HRH when she married Alexander Ramsey.

Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Seafood Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Egg Server (8 3/4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)