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 Teaspoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teaspoon. Show all posts

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Secret of the Flower by Unger

Durgin's Secret of the Flower was introduced in 1904.

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)




Friday, August 6, 2021

H-402 by Gorham

 Another of the numbered patterns by Gorham is H402 that dates back to 1900.



Monday, March 15, 2021

Dowery by Dowery

 Dowery's pattern of the same name ("Dowery") was introduced in 1934.


Luncheon Fork (7 inches)



Teaspoon (6 inches)







Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Greenwich by Fessenden

 Fessenden's Greenwich pattern dates back to 1900.

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)


Monday, March 1, 2021

Elmwood by Gorham

 Another older, Gorham's Elmwood pattern dates back 1894. 

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)










Friday, October 30, 2020

Salem Witch by Gorham - Revisited

I first posted on this pattern in 2012. It is such a unique pattern, I am re-posting it.  

The Salem Witch pattern was designed in 1892 by Daniel Low for Gorham on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Salem Witch trials. This was the second, more detailed "Salem Witch" design he created.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Salem Witch (Sterling) Teaspoon

Durgin (which later was sold to Gorham) in 1880 introduced the earlier, less intricate Salem Witch pattern also designed by Daniel Low.  




 



Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Floral Series by Blackinton

Blackinton's Floral Series pattern is a 'limited' pattern in that consists of only Teaspoons and Demitasse Spoons. It was introduced in 1895.

Teaspoon "Poppy" (5 3/4 inches)
Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Teaspoon "Daisy" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Spoon-Teaspoon

Demitasse Spoon "Chrysanthemum" (4 1/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Teaspoon "Zinnia" (5 3/4 inches)

Blackinton Floral Series (Sterling) Teaspoon


Monday, July 20, 2020

Lady Washington by Gorham

Another one of Gorham's older patterns. Lady Washington pattern was introduced in 1876.

Individual Fish Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Monday, June 29, 2020

Golden Age by Frank Smith

A unique pattern, Golden Age by Frank Smith dates back to 1947.


Dinner Knife (8 1/2 inches)
Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Modern Hollow Knife


Teaspoon (6 1/4 inches)

Frank Smith Golden Age (Sterling, 1947) Teaspoon

Friday, June 12, 2020

Love's Dream by Unger

Unger's 1904 Love's Dream pattern is one of the many Unger patterns with a romantic theme.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)
Unger Brothers Loves Dream (Sterling, 1904) Monogram Teaspoon

Youth Tea Fork (6 inches)
Unger Brothers Loves Dream (Sterling, 1904) Solid Youth Tea Fork

Youth Tea Knife (7 1/4 inches)
Unger Brothers Loves Dream (Sterling, 1904) Youth/Tea Knife with Stainless Blade

Friday, May 29, 2020

Elmwood by Gorham

Gorham's Elmwood pattern dates back to 1894.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Elmwood (Sterling,1894) Teaspoon


Dinner Knife HH (9 5/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Elmwood (Sterling,1894) New French Hollow Knife

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Grecian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Grecian pattern in 1877. It was designed by Henry Hubbard.

Spoon (5 7/8 inches)
Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Teaspoon

Tea Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Solid Dessert/Tea Knife


Sugar Tongs (5 1/4 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Large Sugar Tongs

Mustard Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Whiting

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

WND21 by Wendell

One of Wendell's 'Limited Patterns', WND21 is a lovely design.

Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

Wendell WND21 (Sterling) Teaspoon

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Athenia by Wendell

Wendell's Athenia pattern dates back to 1890.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Fruit Knife (7 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Individual Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)
Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Teaspoon


Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Willow by Gorham

Gorham's Willow pattern dates back to 1954 and is a sleek, subtle design.  

Teaspoon (6 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (5 inches)




Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Piper by Gorham

Gorham's Piper pattern dates back to 1880 and is a multi-motif design.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)



Youth Knife - HH (7 1/4 inches)



Youth Fork (6 inches)

Friday, January 11, 2019

Pomona by Tiffany

Tiffany's  Ponoma pattern dates back to 1887. 

Oyster Fork (6 1/4 inches)




One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 inches)





Individual Fish Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Teaspoon (6 1/4 inches)






Friday, January 4, 2019

Bessie by Wallace

Wallace's Bessie pattern dates back to 1894.

Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)




Luncheon Fork (7 inches)




Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Delhi by Gorham

Delhi by Gorham is a lovely pattern that dates back to 1880. There are multiple motifs on the pieces. Also from the shoulder up half way the stem is a ribbed design that sets the floral motif off.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Teaspoon (6 inches)





Monday, December 3, 2018

Colonial Eagle by Gorham

Another pattern introduced in 1959 is Colonial Eagle by Gorham.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)



Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)