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 Wallace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wallace. Show all posts

Monday, July 19, 2021

Normandie by Wallace

 Wallace's Normandie pattern was introduced in 1933. It was designed by William S.Warren who also designed Silver Swirl, Rose Point, Sir Christopher, Grand Baroque, and Romance of the Sea. The design includes roses and other small flowers.

Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 5/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)





Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Nile by Wallace

 Wallace's Nile pattern dates back to 1908.

Waffle Server (7 3/4 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)


Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)





Friday, June 25, 2021

Atalanta by Wallace

 Wallace's Atalanta is an older pattern and dates back to 1895.


Small Fish Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/ inches)




Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Debutante by Wallace

 With a very delicate design, Wallace's Debutante was introduced in 1960.


Cranberry Server (8 3/4 inches)




Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Debutante (Sterling, 1960) Large Solid Jelly Server

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Pastry Fork (Part 3)

Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.


Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)



Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)


English King by Tiffany (6 inches)






Monday, February 22, 2021

Ice Cream Scoop Part 2


More examples of the Ice Cream Scoop.

Rose Point by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)



Stradivari by Wallace  (8 1/8 inches)



King Richard by Towle (8 inches)



Sculptured Rose by Towle (8 7/8 inches)














Friday, December 25, 2020

Songs Of Christmas by Wallace Part 2

As I posted last year, Wallace introduces an ornament depicting a Christmas Carol called Songs of Christmas. Here 

2010 Carol of the Bells


2008 I'll be Home for Christmas



2011 Winter Wonderland


2006 Let it Snow














Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Wallace Grand Baroque Heart Ornament (Part 2)

In the  style of their Grand Baroque pattern, Wallace produces a different heart shaped ornament every year. Here are a few examples from years past. 


This year's (2020) Grand Baroque



2018 Bells



2014 Stockings







Friday, September 25, 2020

William and Mary by Wallace

 A newer pattern, Wallace's William and Mary only dates back to 2008.


Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Fork


Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Teaspoon


Dinner Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver William & Mary (Sterling, 2008) Modern Hollow Knife

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Songs of Christmas-Sterling by Wallace Silver

Wallace introduced their Songs of Christmas series in 2000.

Silver Bells (2000)


Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling Silver Bells - With Box 1

Town of Bethlehem (2001)

Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling Town Of Bethlehem - Boxed

Oh Christmas Tree (2002)

Wallace Silver Songs of Christmas-Sterling O Christmas Tree - Boxed

Monday, December 9, 2019

Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque by Wallace Silver

Another "12 Days" series, Wallace introduced their Twelve Days of Christmas in 1988 with 

The Patridge in the Pear Tree.

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Partridge In A Pear Tree - With Box 1

Followed in 1989 with 

Two Turle Doves

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Two Turtledoves - Boxed

1990 introduced

Three French Hens

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Three French Hens - Boxed

1991 - Four Calling Birds

Wallace Silver Twelve Days of Christmas-Grande Baroque Four Calling Birds - Boxed

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Napkin Clips Part 3

More lovely sterling Napkin Clips. I posted on these earlier

French Regency by Wallace

Wallace Silver French Regency (Sterling, 1986) Napkin Clip

Grand Colonial by Wallace
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Napkin Clip

Plymouth by Gorham

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Napkin Clip

27 by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff 27 (Sterling,Hollowware,Scrolls) Napkin Clip

Monday, September 16, 2019

Wallace introduced their Melody pattern in 1929.

Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Friday, August 9, 2019

Fish Place Knife


The Fish Place Knife is the piece used with the Fish Fork when eating fish. 

Grande Baroque by Wallace (8 5/8 inches)



Strasbourg by Gorham (8 1/8 inches)

Friday, May 24, 2019

Grand Colonial by Wallace

Wallace introduced Grand Colonial by 1942.

Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Modern Hollow Knife

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Sugar Tongs

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)
Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Friday, May 17, 2019

Rose by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Rose pattern in 1898. I'm pretty sure "Rose" is the most popular flatware pattern name. Wallace alone has 5 different "Rose" patterns. This particular pattern was designed by Henry L. Wallace.


Bob Bon Scoop (4 3/4 inches)


Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Bon Bon Scoop

Individual Fish Knife (7 1/2 inches)

Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Individual Solid Fish Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Individual Salad Fork