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 Steak Carving Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steak Carving Fork. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Virginian by Onieda

 Onieda's Virginian pattern dates back to 1942. An interesting fact - the same design was introduced in 1934 by Onieda in silver plate called "Chateau".


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 1/2 inches)





Small Steak Carving Knife (8 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, March 17, 2021

American Classic by Easterling

 Easterling's American Classic was introduced in 1934.  


Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)



Cake Breaker (10 5/8 inches)










Friday, July 3, 2020

American Colonial by Amston

Amston introduced their American  Colonial pattern in 1949. 

Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Baby Fork

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) New French Hollow Knife

Small Steak Carving Fork (9 inches)

Amston American Colonial (Sterling, 1949) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Engagement by Oneida

Mary Parker Fleming designed Oneida's Engagement pattern in 1952. Fleming also designed The Stately pattern was introduced (1948), Damask Rose (1946),  designs of Stanton Hall (1951), Ribbon Rose (1942), and Castle Rose.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup)

Steak Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Infant Feeding Spoons (5 5/8 inches)

Oneida Silver Engagement (Sterling,1952,No Monograms) Infant Feeding Spoon

Monday, October 21, 2019

Adam by Shreve

Shreve introduced their Adam pattern in 1909. It was designed by Joseph E. Birmingham.  He also designed Delores (1909) and Napoleonic (1905).

Small Steak Carving (8 1/4)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

Ice Cream Fork (5 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) Ice Cream Fork

French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Shreve Silver Adam (Sterling, 1909, No Monograms ) New French Hollow Knife

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

White Paisley by Gorham

A "newer" Gorham pattern, White Paisley was introduced in 1966.

Short Handled Olive Spoon with Pierced Bowl (5 3/4 inches)



Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)




Small Steak Carving Fork (10 5/8 inches)

Monday, May 27, 2019

Champlain by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Champlain pattern dates back to 1915.

Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Small Steak Carving Fork (10 3/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

2 Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Two-Tine Butter Pick
2 Piece Salad Serving Set

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) (2 Pc) Solid Salad Set


Friday, January 18, 2019

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Charles A. Joslin designed Flowered Antique for Blackinton in 1940.

Sugar Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)





French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)




Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/2 inches)




Small Carving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Celeste by Gorham

Celeste was introduced by Gorham in 1956. It is a simple design, plain with a star motif scattered about.

Sugar Tongs (5 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/4 inches)



Large Solid Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork (9 5/8 inches)







Wednesday, January 17, 2018

La Viola by Wallace

This is a lovely unusual pattern with a design of violets. Wallace introduced La Viola in 1912. There is a nice area on the terminal for engraving.



Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)




Small Steak Carving Fork (8 5/8 inches)




Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Lenox by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced its Lenox pattern in 1933

Small Steak Carving Fork

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Sugar Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

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Fork (7 1/2 inches)

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Princess Ingrid of Sweden

I can only assume this pattern, Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting, was the named for Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta born on March 28, 1910 who in 1947 became the Queen of Sweden. This pattern was introduced in 1945.

The pattern is very modern in its lines. Is has some characteristics of Art Deco with terminal motif.

Solid Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)





Wired Cheese Cutter (8 3/8 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork (9 3/8 inches)