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

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Rose by MWF

 MWF's Rose pattern is very elaborate.

Sugar Tongs (2 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (6 inches)


Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Lasting Spring by Onieda

Onieda's Lasting Spring pattern dates back to 1942. It is a simple design with a small detail on the upper side of the terminal.


Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)


Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)


Large Roast Carving Knife (11 1/2 inches)







Friday, May 14, 2021

BMS17 by Baker Manchester

Another "unnamed" pattern by Baker Manchester, BMS17 was introduced in 1915.

Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)




Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Mustard Spoon (5 1/4 inches)






Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)










 

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Doris by International

 International's Doris dates back to 1907.


Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)







Friday, April 2, 2021

Devonshire by International

 International introduced Devonshire in 1914. The pattern was designed by John W. Heller. John Heller should not be confused with Antoine Heller, the very prolific designer who worked for both Gorham and Tiffany.

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)



Ice Cream Spoon (5 3/4 inches)






Friday, January 22, 2021

La Salle by Dominick and Haff

 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)










Friday, January 15, 2021

Drury Lane by Towle

 If I remember correctly, the Muffin Man lived on Drury Lane. Not sure if Towle's pattern by the same name was introduced in 1939.

Dinner Fork (8 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 /78 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)







Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Bedford by Gorham

 Another pattern from Gorham. Their Bedford pattern dates back to 1895.


Confection Spoon



Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)






Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)




Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Valencia by International

 International's Valencia pattern 'only" dates back to 1965.


Sugar Tongs (4 7/8 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Sugar Tongs

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Demitasse Spoon


Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)

International Silver Valencia (Sterling, 1965) Fork



Monday, August 10, 2020

No. 2-C by Gorham

Gorham's No. 2-C pattern dates back to 1885.

Tea Caddy Spoon (3 5/8 inches)
Gorham Silver No 2-C (Sterling, 1885) Tea Caddy Spoon

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver No 2-C (Sterling, 1885) Small Sugar Tongs

Sat Spoon (3 1/2 inches)

Gorham Silver No 2-C (Sterling, 1885) Master Salt Spoon

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Louvre by George Shiebler

Another old pattern by Shiebler, Louvre dates back to 1890.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) One Tine Butter Pick
Large Cheese Scoop (7 1/4 inches)
George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Large Cheese Scoop, Solid Piece

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Small Sugar Tongs

Vegetable Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)
George W Shiebler Louvre (Sterling, 1890) Vegetable Serving Fork (Solid)


Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Windsor Manor by Watson

Watson's Windsor Manor "only" dates back to 1940.

Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Lemon Fork

Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)
Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Sugar Tongs

Small Casserole Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Watson Windsor Manor (Sterling, 1940) Small Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon



Friday, June 26, 2020

Georgian Garland by Frank Smith

Formerly known as Isleworth, Frank Smith introduced Georgian Garland in 1914,

Bon Bon Spoon (4 5/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Solid Bon Bon Spoon W/Pierced Bowl


Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Pie Server with Silverplate Blade

Dinner Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)

Frank Smith Georgian Garland (Sterling, 1914) Small Sugar Tongs


Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Gossamer by Gorham

Gorham's Gossamer pattern dates back to 1965 and was designed by J. Russell Price. The tapered design is very simple with the exception of a small leaf design at the bottom if the stem. Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic by Gorham, as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Spoon

Short Handled Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Tongs

Gravy Ladle (7 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Solid Gravy Ladle


Monday, April 27, 2020

Viking Rose by Marthinsen

Marthinsen's Viking Rose pattern has an "open" design that is very intricate pattern with flowers, fleur de lis, and other unique features. It is a Norwegian pattern.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 /8 inches)
Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Flat Handle Butter Spreader

Cocktail Fork (4 5/8 inches)
Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Pastry Server (7 3/8 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Small Solid Pastry Server

Sugar Tongs ( 3 1/4 inches)

Marthinsen Silver,T H Viking Rose (Sterling) Sugar Tongs