Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Watson and Newell

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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Friday, October 19, 2012

Sauce Ladle Part 2

I have posted on the Sauce Ladle previously. This is one of the smaller ladles, only bigger than the mustard and mayonnaise ladles.

Birds Nest by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

Blossom by Whiting (6 1/4 inches)

Cherub by Watson Newell (5 1/2 inches)

Monday, February 13, 2012

Cherub by Watson-Newell

How much more lovely can you find detail such as this. Watson-Newell's Cherub pattern introduced in 1895 is a most unique pattern. Each piece has the angelic face of a cherub with its wings embellished on the terminal with a shield below (suitable for engraving). The stem is nicely decorated and the shoulders and bowls of the servings pieces are quite ornate.

Five O'clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)

Large Chipped Beef Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Large Jelly Spoon (6 inches)

Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Sauce Ladle (6 inches)

Monday, January 16, 2012

Phoebe by Watson-Newell

In the tradition of Watson-Newell, Phoebe, introduced in 1895 has the very detailed motif of a nearly nude woman on the terminal. There are small flowers and berries at the top of the stem and (what looks like) a small medallion just above the shoulder. The patina of the olde pieces really enhances the beauty of the design.

Olive Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Small Gravy Ladle (6 inches)

Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Friday, January 13, 2012

Almond Scoop (Part 3)

Once again, the lovely Almond Scoop. Posted on earlier, this is still an elegant piece ranging in size from 4 to over 6 inches. The examples shown here are some larger ones. The detail on some of them is quite ornate.

Geneva by Campbell-Metcalf (5 1/2 inches)