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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Monday, February 18, 2019

Lobster Pick Part 2

The Lobster Pick is a hard to find piece.

Tara by Reed and Barton ( 6 7/8 inches)

Acorn by Georg Jensen

Acanthus by Georg Jensen

Renaissance by Tiffany

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Tara by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Tara in 1955. It was available until 2011.

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Cake Knife (10 1/2 inches)

Lettuce Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 10, 2014

Corn Butterer

The Corn Butterer is a unique piece that does exactly what it is called. The end that holds the butter is usually made of silver plate with the handle being made of sterling.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff ( 5 3/8 inches)

Tara by Reed and Barton ( 5 1/8 inches)

Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton ( 5 1/8 inches)

Joan of Arc by International (5 3/8 inches)