Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Spoon Sugar

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, February 12, 2021

Dover by Towle

Towle's Dover pattern dates back to 1880.

Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Four O'Clock Teaspoon

Monday, January 7, 2019

Hamburg by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Hamburg pattern in 1880. The terminals were decorated with a variety of creatures.

Sugar Spoon 5 3/8

Monday, February 5, 2018

Spanish Tracery by Gorham

Gorham introduced Spanish Tracery in 1970. A different feature of this pattern is the "Black Accent", meaning the design itself is on a black Background.

Ice Tea Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Two Piece Wooden Bowl Salad Serving Set

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Friday, September 20, 2013

Essex by Towle

What a lovely solid looking pattern. Essex was introduced by Towle in 1890. The terminal has a motif of scrolls, the stem is slim and delicate, leading into a beautiful shoulder on the different pieces.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 inches)