Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Wendell

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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Monday, December 2, 2019

WND6 by Wendell

Wendell introduced their WND6 in 1895.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Sugar Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Sugar Spoon

Friday, November 29, 2019

WND15 by Wendell

Ironically, I find that patterns that companies do not give an elaborate name to but rather just a number are often the most lovely patterns. A prime example is Wendell's WND15 pattern which is rococco in design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Berry Fork (4 1/8 inches)
Wendell WND15 (Sterling) Individual Berry Fork

Monday, November 25, 2019

WND1 by Wendell

Wendell's WND1 pattern dates back to 1890. The design is descibed as a tipped paddle design with wings.

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Wendell WND1 (STERLING) Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon

Friday, November 22, 2019

WND11 by Wendell

I'm sure when this pattern was introduced, but here is an example of WND11 by Wendell.

Master Butter Knife (6 3/4 inches)
Wendell WND11 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Wendell WND11 (STERLING) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

WND21 by Wendell

One of Wendell's 'Limited Patterns', WND21 is a lovely design.

Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

Wendell WND21 (Sterling) Teaspoon

Friday, November 8, 2019

WND7 by Wendell

Wendell's WND7 pattern is another older pattern, although I do not have an introduction date.

Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 /2 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Spoon

Monday, October 14, 2019

Lombardy by Wendell

Wendell's Lombardy pattern is a beautiful design.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Demitasse Spoon

Jelly Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Large Jelly Knife

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Wendell Lombardy (Sterling) Oyster Fork

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Athenia by Wendell

Wendell's Athenia pattern dates back to 1890.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Chipped Beef Fork

Fruit Knife (7 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Individual Fruit Knife with Silverplate Blade

Individual Fish Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Small Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)
Wendell Athenia (Sterling, 1890) Teaspoon

Monday, April 1, 2019

WND29 by Wendell

I am not sure of the introduction date of Wendell's WND29 pattern. Also, I could find few examples.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 4 7/8 inches)

Monday, April 9, 2018

Emperor by Wendell

Wendell's Emperor pattern dates back to 1850.

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick ( 6 1/8 inches)

Strawberry Fork (4 5/8 inches)

Friday, October 11, 2013

Ariel by Wendell

Airel was introduced by Wendell in 1895. The terminal of each piece in adorned with the motif of different poses of cherubs and floral designs. The flora descend half way down the stem with a variation of treatment to the stem. It makes for a lovely pattern.

Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Ice Cream Slicer (10 3/8 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Blunt Hollow Knife (8 1/2 inches)