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 Watteau. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Watteau. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Small Ice Cream Spoon (Part 3)

This is not my first post on Small Ice Cream Spoons. Usually they are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch smaller than the standard Ice Cream spoon and most patterns (especially the older patterns) will have both sizes. I haven't clue what the purpose for the two sizes was.

No. 10 by Dominick and Haff (5 1/2 inches)
Ice Cream Spoon



Strasbourg by Gorham (5 1/4 inches)



Versailles by Gorham (5 1/8 inches)



Watteau by Durgin (4 7/8 inches



Diane by Towle (5 1/4 inches)



Friday, December 23, 2011

Pate Spreader

To complicate things - the Pate Spreader actually looks more like a knife than the Pate Knife, which I posted on earlier.  These pieces are  found in many of the older patterns but can easily  be confused with the butter knife.

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (5 inches)


Whittier by Tiffany (6 1/4 inches)


 Olympian byTiffany


Marquis by Frank Whiting (5 1/4 inches)


Versailles by Gorham (4 5/8  inches)
 

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tea Caddy Spoon

The Tea Caddy Spoon was used to dispense the loose tea leaves into the Tea Caddy. It is a relatively small piece, usually 3 1/2 to 5 inches.

Watteau by Durgin (4 7/8 inches)



 Baltimore Rose by Schofield  (3 7/8 inches)






Dresden by Whiting (3 3/4 inches)




Blossom by Georg Jensen (4 inches)



Dauphin by Durgin (5 inches)


Hagie by Frank Whiting (5 inches)




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Solid Waffle Server

I first mentioned the Waffle Server in an earlier post. However there two types of Waffle Severs, the Solid Waffle Server and the Pierced Waffle Server. Here are some examples of the Solid Waffle Server.


Richelieu by Tiffany (9 inches)





No. 10 by Dominick and Haff (8 inches)






Watteau by Durgin (7 3/4 inches)






Rococo by Dominick and Haff (9 inches)





Friday, June 24, 2011

Oyster Forks Part 3

I have posted on these several times before  but I find they are such neat utensils and reflect the beauty of the patterns. Here are some more examples of the Oyster Fork.


Francis I by Reed and Barton (5 5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork

Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff (5 5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork

La Reine by Wallace
Oyster Fork

Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (5 3/4 inches)
Oyster Fork

Bridal Rose by Alvin (5 5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork

Lily by Whiting (5 7/8 inches)
Oyster Fork




Watteau by Durgin (6 inches)
Olive Fork


Persian by Tiffany (6 1/4 inches)


Oyster Fork


St James by Tiffany (6 inches)
Oyster Fork


Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (5 1/2 inches)
Oyster Fork

Friday, June 17, 2011

Long Handle Oyster Forks

Much like the regular Oyster Fork, these are examples of the Long Handle Oyster Fork. They are not found in many patterns, in fact just a few manufacturers include them in their patterns.


Louis XV by Durgin (7 3/4 inches)





Watteau by Durgin (7 7/8 inches)








Scroll by Durgin

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pate Knife (Part 2)

Here are more examples of the Pate Knife that I posted on earlier.  


Du Barry by Durgin (6 inches)
Pate Knife

Watteau by Durgin (5 3/4 inches)
Pate Knife


Baronial-Old by Gorham (6 inches)
Pate Knife











Friday, April 15, 2011

Lettuce Serving Fork

An interesting serving piece, the Lettuce Serving Fork has the general same form in most patterns.


Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (8 3/8 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Mazarin by Dominick and Haff ( 9 3/8 inches)


Lettuce Fork


Watteau by Durgin (9  7/8 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Lily of the Valley by Whiting (9 3/8 inches)
Small Twist Handle Lettuce Serving Fo






Luxembourg by Gorham (11 1/4 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Waverly by Wallace (8 3/4 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Heraldic by Whiting (9 1/8 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Cordova by Towle (7 3/4 inches)
Large Lettuce Serving Fork

Friday, March 18, 2011

Master Salt Spoon

Larger than individual salt spoons, but still miniature pieces. The Master Salt Spoon is usually four inches or less in length.


Watteau by Durgin (4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon

Frontenac by International (3 3/8 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Stratford by International (3 1/4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Pomona by Towle (3 1/2 inches)
Master Salt Spoon


Arlington by Towle ( 3 7/8 inches)


Master Salt Spoon


Winchester by Towle (3 1/4 inches)
Master Salt Spoon
Cordova by Towle (3 1/2 inches)


Master Salt Spoon


Repousse by Kirk Stieff (3 3/4 inches)


Master Salt Spoon