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, September 11, 2020

Lady Fairfield by Saart

Saart introduced their Lady Fairfield pattern in 1930.

Ice Cream Slicer (10 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Large Ice Cream Slicer with Stainless Blade

Baby Fork (4 3/8 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Baby Fork

Baby Knife (5 1/2 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Baby Knife with Stainless Blade

Steak Carving Fork (10 1/4 inches)

Saart Brothers Lady Fairfield (Sterling, 1930) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Monday, August 19, 2019

Fleetwood by Manchester

Manchester's Fleetwood pattern was introduced in 1910.

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Small Steak Carving Knife with Stainless Blade

Mustard Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Mustard Spoon

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Tomato Server, Solid Piece

Fork (7 inches)

Manchester Fleetwood (Sterling, 1910) Fork

Monday, April 15, 2019

Michelangelo By Oneida

Frank Perry designed Michelangelo in 1970 for Oneida. Perry also designed Flower Lane (1957), First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), Botticelli (1949), and Du Maurier (1967).

Small Steak Carving Knife (11 5/8 inches)

Sugar Shell (6 inches)

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Fragrance by Reed and Barton

In 1941 Reed and Barton introduced their Fragrance pattern.

Sugar Shell Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

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

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 3/4 inches)

Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Grand Majesty by Oneida

Ellen B. Manderfield designed Grand Majesty for Onieda in 1976. She also designed their Martinique pattern in 1967.

Sugar Shell (6 inches)

Small Steak Carving Knife (11 1/2 inches)

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Cake and Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Monday, January 21, 2019

De Coverly By Blackinton

Blackinton's De Coverly was designed by Edwin Cogvin and introduced in 1905.

Small Steak Carving Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Cinderlla by Gorham

Gorham's Cinderella was introduced in 1925. Whiting also has this design since Gorham assumed Whiting.

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Steak Carving Knife (10 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Cinderella (Sterling,1925) Cheese Server with Silverplate Blade by Gorham Silver

Monday, March 5, 2018

Afterglow by Onieda

Onieda's Afterglow was introduced in 1956.

Salad Fork

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches

Small Steak Carving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Jubilee by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced their Julbilee in 1936. It was designed by Carl Conrad Braun
in the Art Deco style.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Small Steak Carving Knife (11 3/8 inches)

Monday, August 14, 2017

Lorna Doone by Alvin

In 1925 Alvin introduced their Lorna Doone pattern that was designed by Peter J. Gordon.

Small Steak Carving Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Pie Server

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Vivaldi by Alvin

Vivaldi was introduced in 1966 by Alvin, The pattern is rather ornate but even as detailed and heavy as the pattern is, it still lacks the splendor and charm of the earlier patterns.

Teaspoon (6 inches)

Steak Knife (10 3/8 inches)

Large Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)