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 Warwick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Warwick. Show all posts

Friday, May 22, 2015

Warwick by Wallace

In 1914 Wallace introduced their Warwick pattern. Unlike the traditional oval shaped terminal, this pattern has a five sided terminal with an engraved design carved within a double line edge.


Dinner Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Warwick by International

John T. Clulee designed International's Warwick pattern in 1898. Clulee also designed Jeane d'Arc (1905), Frontenac (1903), Kenilworth (1887) and Stratford (1902) for International. It is a busy but not ornate design with attention paid to the shoulders of the pieces.

Fruit Spoon (5 7/8 inches)




Salad Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)


Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Saratoga Chip Server (Part 3)

The Saratoga Chip Server is a curious piece that I have posted on earlier. Developed to serve the "new fangled" snack potato chips, the piece is actually a lovely ornate piece that is only found in the older patterns. Here are some more examples. 

La Comtesse by Reed and Barton (9 5/8 inches)
Avalon by International (9 inches)



Meadow by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)


Duke of York by Whiting (8 3/4  inches)

 

Warwick by International (7 1/2 inches)



Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Mustard Spoon (Part 2)


More Mustard Spoons to follow up on an earlier post. Small but elegant pieces.

Virginiana by Gorham (4 1/2 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Stratford by International (4 5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Lancaster by Gorham (4 1/2 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Warwick by International (4  5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Raleigh by Alvin (5 inches)

Mustard Spoon

Pomona by Towle (5 1/4 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Louvre by Wallace
Mustard Spoon

Orchids by Towle (5 3/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Florence by International (4 5/8 inches)
Mustard Spoon

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Bon Bon Tongs

Bon Bon Tongs are the smallest of the tongs (that I have found so far). Used to pick up Bon Bons when a spoon or scoop will not do.

Violet by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Versailles by Gorham (3 3/4 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Louis XV by Whiting (3 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (3 5/8 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Luxembourg by Gorham (3 5/8 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Waverly by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs

Stratford by International (3 1/2 inches)
Bon Bon Tongs

Rococo by International (3 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs