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

Monday, June 28, 2021

New Castle by Gorham

 

Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Fish Fork (7 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)





Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Daisy by Tiffany

 Another pattern named Daisy - this one by Tiffany.

Over Size Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)


Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Large Oversize Sugar Sifter


Salad Serving Fork (10 1/8 inches)

Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Solid Salad Serving Fork


Nut Pick (5 inches)

Tiffany & CO SILVER Daisy (Sterling) Solid Nut Pick

Friday, March 13, 2020

BMS 25 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS25 pattern dates back to 1915.

Youth Fork (6 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Youth Fork

Sugar Sifter (5 1/4 inches)
Baker Manchester BMS25 (Sterling) Small Sugar Sifter




Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Angelo by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Angelo pattern in 1870. Don't confuse this with Wood and Hughes Angelo (1874) or Holmes and Mount Vernon's Angelo (1911).

Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)



Dinner Knife (10 7/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (9 7/8 inches)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Olympian by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Olympian pattern in 1878. It was designed by F. Antoine Heller, who later went on to design for Gorham. The pattern is multi motif, with different designs representing various Olympic sports.

Oversize Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)




Asparagus Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)




Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Sorbet Spoon (5 1/4 inches)




Friday, June 8, 2018

Wedding Bells by International

International introduced their Wedding Bells in 1948. It has an interesting minute design on the tip of the terminal.

Sugar Sifter (5 7/8 inches)


Cocktail/ Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Friday, February 16, 2018

Newcastle by Gorham

Newcastle by Gorham was introduced in 1895.

Fish Fork  (7 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)



Cracker Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Horseraddish Serving Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Monday, January 8, 2018

Alexandra by Dominick and Haff

Dominick and Haff introduced Alexandra in 1903.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)




Large Lettuce Serving Fork




Small Sugar Sifter (6 inches)



Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)





Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Alexander by Dominick and Haff

Alexandra was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1903.


Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 inches)





Long Handle Olive Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Friday, August 11, 2017

Maryland by Gorham

Gorham's Maryland pattern dates back to 1885. Don't confuse this with Alvin's Maryland (1910)  or Kirk's Old Maryland pattern. It is an ornate pattern. 

Oyster Fork (5 1/4 inches)
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Pierced Pea Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

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Salad Serving Fork (8  1/2 inches)

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Sugar Sifter (5 5/8 inches)

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Angelo by Gorham

Gorham's Angelo pattern was introduced 1870. It should not confused with Wood and Hughes Angelo pattern or  Knowles and Mount Vernon's Angelo pattern.

Large Sugar Sifter (8 inches)

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Preserve Spoon (9 7/8 inches)

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Monday, June 12, 2017

New Standish by Durgin

Durgin introduced their New Standish pattern in 1905. It is a simple yet lovely pattern.

Large Pie Knife (9 2/8 inches)

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Large Sugar Sifter (7 inches)

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Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Wave Edge by Tiffany

Wave Edge was introduced by Tiffany in 1884 and is another pattern designed by Charles Grosjean. He also designed one of Tiffany's mixed metal pattern, Chrysanthemum (1880), and Lap over Edge in  (1880 ) one of Tiffany's more detailed and complex patterns.

Sugar Sifter (7 inches)



Fish Fork (6 1/2 inches)




Large Ice Cream Slicer ( 11 3/8 inches)





Fruit/ Orange Spoon ( 6 1/8 inches)



Friday, April 4, 2014

Imperial by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Imperial pattern in 1891. If you look closely you can see the same basic lines in this design as those in Gorham's Chantilly, King George, and Poppy to name a few. The design is simple with just a plain terminal and stem edged with a double line. An embellishment separates the terminal from the stem.


Salad Fork (6 inches)


Gorham Silver Imperial (Sterling, 1891) Individual Salad/Pastry Fork

Flat Handled Butter Spreader (5 3/8  inches)


Gorham Silver Imperial (Sterling, 1891) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 3/8  inches)

Gorham Silver Imperial (Sterling, 1891) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Bouillon)


Small Sugar Sifter (5 3/4  inches)


Gorham Silver Imperial (Sterling, 1891) Small Sugar Sifter