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 Watson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Watson. Show all posts

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



Monday, October 7, 2019

Kenmore by Watson

In 1934 Watson introduced their Kenmore pattern.

Dinner Fork (8 inches)

Watson Kenmore (Sterling, 1934) Fork

Poultry Shears (10 1/8 inches)

Watson Kenmore (Sterling, 1934) Poultry Shears with Stainless Blades


Friday, October 4, 2019

Golden Lotus by Watson

Watson's Golden Lotus pattern is easily recognized by the gold tip on the terminal tip of each resembling a Lotus.

Dinner Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Modern Hollow Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Golden Lotus Individual Salad Fork


Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Commonwealth by Watson

Watson's Commonwealth pattern was introduced in 1908.

Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Watson Commonwealth-Engraved (Sterlng,1908) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Watson Commonwealth-Engraved (Sterlng,1908) Small Sugar Tongs

Monday, September 30, 2019

WTS37 by Watson

Another "limited" pattern by Watson, I am not sure when WTS37 was introduced.

Bon Bon Scoop (5 3/4 inches)

Watson WTS37 (Sterling) Bon Bon Scoop

Friday, September 27, 2019

WTS30 by Watson

I'm not sure when Watson's WTS30 pattern was introduced. It is a limited pattern, in that there were only few pieces in the pattern. Note the detail of the leaves on the shoulder of this piece.

Demitasse Spoon

Watson WTS30 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Samoset by Watson

Watson's Samoset pattern was introduced in 1904. This is a lovely old pattern.

Sugar Spoon ( 5 1/4 inches)

Watson Samoset Sugar Spoon

Cream Ladle (5 inches)

Watson Samoset Solid Piece Cream Ladle

Monday, September 23, 2019

Tuscany by Watson

In 1927, Watson introduced their Tuscany pattern.

Pie Server (10 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Pie Server with Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) Fork

French Hollow Knife (8 3/4 inches)

Watson Tuscany (Sterling, 1927) New French Hollow Knife with Bolster

Friday, September 20, 2019

Wentworth by Watson

Watson's Wentworth pattern dates back to 1903.

Ice Tongs (6 1/2 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Large Ice Serving Tongs
Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)
Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Gumbo)


Cucumber Server(6 1/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Small Cucumber Server


Two Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)

Watson Wentworth (Sterling, 1913,No Monograms) Two-Tine Butter Pick


Wednesday, May 30, 2018

WTS57 by Watson

This a pattern only known by a number WTS57 by Watson. I am not sure if it is a full pattern or, what is called, a 'limited' pattern. (One that only has a few pieces in it, usually serving pieces or spoons with different designs on individual pieces.) This particular pattern has a very ornate design on the handle of fruits and palms. Both examples here are Cheese Serving Picks (7 7/8 inches)





Monday, March 26, 2018

Queen Louise by Watson

Watson's Queen Louise pattern was introduced in 1912.

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5  inches)




Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Large Lettuce Serving Fork (9 inches)




Wednesday, January 31, 2018

John Alden by Watson

Watson introduced their John Alden pattern in 1911.

Oyster Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Asparagus Tongs (8 inches)



Flat Handled Crumber (12 3/4 inches)



Orange Knife (6 5/8 inches)




Friday, August 4, 2017

Hunt Club by Durgin

Like many patterns by Durgin, you can find this one listed under the same name by Gorham since Gorham assumed Durgin.  The Hunt Club pattern was designed by Barton P. Jenks and  introduced in 1930 by Durgin.  Jenks was also known for Watson's Marlborough (1918) pattern, Durgin's Lenox (1912) pattern, as well as Gorham's Lansdowne (1907)  and Shamrock V (1931) patterns. If you look at these 5 patterns you will definitely see a familiar design that must have been Jenks' style.

Designer : Barton P. Jenks


Fork (7 1/4 inches)




Butter Spreader (5 1/2 inches)




Lemon Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Friday, June 2, 2017

Brunswick by Watson

I could not find a year of introduction for Watson's Brunswick pattern. I will continue looking. It is a lovely pattern nonetheless.


Old Style Pickle Fork (5 1/4  inches)

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Butter Knife (6 1/2  inches)

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Sugar Shell (5 1/2 inches)

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Dorchester by Watson

In 1905 Watson introduced their Dorchester pattern.

Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)



Pastry Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Bon Bon Scoop (4 1/2 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)




Monday, March 20, 2017

George II by Watson

Watson introduced their George II pattern in 1937.

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Butter Spreader ( 6 1/2 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)



Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)






Friday, March 17, 2017

Dorian by Watson

Not to be confused with their Dorian Rose pattern, Watson introduced their Dorian pattern in 1904.

Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)



Roast Carving Knife (13 5/8 inches)



Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)




Friday, March 10, 2017

Laurel by Watson

 Watson introduced their Laurel pattern in 1917. The pattern is simple with a ribbon of laurel leaves along the edge of each piece.

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Olive Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Petite Server (5 inches)