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 Sugar Shell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sugar Shell. Show all posts

Monday, June 21, 2021

Belle Auberg by Kirk

 Kirk's Belle Auberg pattern dates back to 1980. The pattern has an "open" design on all pieces except those with hollow handles.


Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)




Pie and Cake Server (11 1/4 inches)

 




Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/4 inches)







Wednesday, May 26, 2021

TWS 394 by Towle

 Another unamed Towle pattern, TWS 394, is a 'Bright Cut' design.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)



Monday, January 25, 2021

Martha Washington by Dominick and Haff

 In 1928 Dominick and Haff introduced Martha Washington


Pastry Server ( 8 7/8 inches)



Dinner Fork (8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/2 inches)



Cheese Server (6 inches)






Friday, November 20, 2020

Veranda by Kirk Stieff

Only dating back to 1993, Stieff's Veranda pattern has a design of scrolls and flowers on the terminal.


Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Pie Server (11 inches)










Friday, November 13, 2020

JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles

 JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles is a unique pattern with a diagonal twist pattern.

Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

 JB & SM Knowles JSK15 (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut



Friday, September 18, 2020

Honeysuckle by Durgin

Durgin introduced their Honeysuckle pattern in 1886. 

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Durgin Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1886) Sugar Shell Spoon

Large Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)
Durgin Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1886) Brightcut Solid Large Berry/Casserole Spoon

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

BLS5 by Blackinton

 Blackinton's BLS5 pattern was introduced in 1900.

Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Blackinton BLS5 (STERLING) Bon Bon Tongs


Sugar Shell ( 5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton BLS5 (STERLING) Sugar Shell Spoon

Monday, June 8, 2020

Regent by Gorham

Gorham's Regent pattern dates back to 1892.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Sugar Shell Spoon

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)
Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Large Solid Asparagus Serving Fork

Master Butter Knife (7 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Regent (Sterling, 1892) Flat Handle Bright Cut Master Butter


Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Lady Washington by Gorham

Gorham's Lady Washington pattern dates back to 1876.

Fish Knife (7 1/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Small Individual Solid Fish Knife

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Demitasse Spoon

Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)


Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Ice Cream Fork
Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

Gorham Silver Lady Washington (Sterling, 1876) Sugar Shell Spoon


Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Amaryllis by Shiebler

Shiebler's Amaryllis patern dates back to 1877. It is decribed as a geometric pattern. 

Sugar Sheel (6 5/8 inches)

George W Shiebler Amaryllis (Sterling, 1877) Sugar Shell Spoon, Bright Cut

Fork (8 5/8 inches)
George W Shiebler Amaryllis (Sterling, 1877) Large Dinner Fork


Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Hampton Court by Reed and Baron

Reed and Barton's Hampton Court pattern only dates back to 1964. It is a fairly simply, plain pattern.

Sugar Shell Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Sugar Shell Spoon

Salad Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Infant Feeding Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Infant Feeding Spoon

Small Carving Knife (11 3/4 inches)

Reed & Barton Hampton Court (Sterling, 1964) Small Carving Knife Stainless Blade W/Sterling Gua

Friday, July 19, 2019

Rose Marie by Gorham

Gorham's Rose Marie pattern was designed by Axel H. Staf and introduced in 1933.Staf also designed Modern Colonial (1928) and Miss America (1902) for Alvin. 

Butter Spreader HH (6 1/4 inches)



Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)


Sugar Shell Spoon (6 inches)




Salad Fork (5 3/8 inches)




Monday, June 3, 2019

Luzon by Tuttle

This Luzon pattern is by Tuttle.

Cheese Cleaver (6 7/8 inches)



Sugar Shell ( 6 1/8 inches)



Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)



Master Butter Knife (HH 7 inches)




Monday, May 20, 2019

Venezia by Wallace - Italy

Venezia (aka Verona-Fortunoff ) was introduced by Wallace- Italy in 1995.


Asparagus Server (Hooded HH) (9 1/2 inches)
Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Hollow Asparagus Server with Silverplate Hood

Sugar Shell (4 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon

Butter Spreader HH (6 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Butter Spreader Hollow Hdl-Paddle/Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Fork

Monday, April 22, 2019

Hagie by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's 1885 pattern Hagie is a repousse design. However, unlike most repousse patterns that are floral, Hagie is more botanical. 

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)



Tea Knife (6 1/2 inches)




Small Berry Spoon (8 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Repousse by Jenkins and Jenkins

In 1910, Jenkins and Jenkins introduced their Repousse pattern.

Vegetable Serving Fork (9 1/4 inches)



Small Solid Pie Knife (7 3/4 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Food Pusher ( 3 1/4 inches)

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)