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 Stratford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stratford. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Jelly Cake Server (Pierced) (Part 3)

As I posted on this piece earlier, here are some more examples of the Pierced Jelly Cake Server. Most of these are fancy, elaborate servers (often very expensive - as the Old Orange Blossom example here that retails in the $1200 range.)

Stratford by International  (8 1/4 inches)






Mary Warren by Manchester (8 1/4 inches) 



Fleur De Lis by Alvin (8  3/4 inches)



Orange Blossom Old by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, August 17, 2012

Stratford by International

Stratford by Internationl was designed by John T. Clulee and introduced in 1902, making it 110 years old. The Terminal is a more traditional design with a rose at the top and motifs of leaves coming down the sides. However, the bowls  and tines of the serving pieces are quite ornate and elegant with free flowing designs. 

International also makes a stainless pattern called "Stratford" but the designs are not common. 



Small Sugar Sifter (5 1/4 inches)


Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)



Fork (Luncheon size) (6 3/4 inches)



Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Mustard Spoon (Part 2)


More Mustard Spoons to follow up on an earlier post. Small but elegant pieces.

Virginiana by Gorham (4 1/2 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Stratford by International (4 5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Lancaster by Gorham (4 1/2 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Warwick by International (4  5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Raleigh by Alvin (5 inches)

Mustard Spoon

Pomona by Towle (5 1/4 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Louvre by Wallace
Mustard Spoon

Orchids by Towle (5 3/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Florence by International (4 5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Friday, May 20, 2011

Pea Server (Part 2)

This is another serving piece that I mentioned earlier, but did provide many examples. Here are some lovely examples the Pea Server.


Rustic by Towle  (8 1/2 inches)

Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced

Nuremburg by Alvin (8 3/4 inches)

Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced

Chantilly by Gorham 


Pea Spoon Sterling Large Hc


Buttercup by Gorham (8 1/2 inches)


Pea Spoon Sterling Large Hc






Cambridge by Gorham (8 1/2 inches)
Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced








Luxembourg by Gorham (8 12/ inches)
Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced


Stratford by International (8 1/8 inches)
Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced


Lancaster by Gorham (8 1/2 inches)
Large Pea Serving Spoon, Pierced



Friday, March 18, 2011

Master Salt Spoon

Larger than individual salt spoons, but still miniature pieces. The Master Salt Spoon is usually four inches or less in length.


Watteau by Durgin (4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon

Frontenac by International (3 3/8 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Stratford by International (3 1/4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Pomona by Towle (3 1/2 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Arlington by Towle ( 3 7/8 inches)


Master Salt Spoon


Winchester by Towle (3 1/4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon
Cordova by Towle (3 1/2 inches)


Master Salt Spoon


Repousse by Kirk Stieff (3 3/4 inches)


Master Salt Spoon



Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Bon Bon Tongs

Bon Bon Tongs are the smallest of the tongs (that I have found so far). Used to pick up Bon Bons when a spoon or scoop will not do.

Violet by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Versailles by Gorham (3 3/4 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Louis XV by Whiting (3 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (3 5/8 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Luxembourg by Gorham (3 5/8 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Waverly by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs

Stratford by International (3 1/2 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Rococo by International (3 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Lettuce Forks

A while back I talked about Salad Sets, however the Lettuce Fork is a rather unique piece.

Georgian by Towle (9 3/8 inches)



Alice by Fessenden (5 5/8 inches)



Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (9 3/4 inches)



Hyperion by Whiting (9 1/8 inches)



Cambridge by Gorham ( 9 1/2 inches)



Rapheal by Alvin (8 7/8 inches)



Cherub by Watson-Newell (3 /7/8inches)



Waverly by Wallace ( 8 3/4 inches)




Stratford by International (8 3/4 inches)