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 Whiting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whiting. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)




Monday, May 24, 2021

Pap Spoons 2


Another post on Pap Spoons, a piece found in few patterns.

Lily by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)


Maryland by Alvin (5 3/4 inches)



Louis XV by Durgin (5 7/8 inches)




Hyperion by Whiting (6 inches)









Oyster Ladle 2


Another post on the Oyster Ladle. 

Buttercup by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)


Lily by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)



Frontenac by International (10 inches)



Lily of the Valley by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)




 






Monday, April 5, 2021

Old Style Pickle Fork Part 5

The Old Style Pickle Fork. I have posted on it several times earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (6 inches)




Old Colonial by Towle (5 7/8 inches)





Louis XV by Whiting (6 1/4 inches)


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Friday, March 5, 2021

Laureate by Whiting

 A newer pattern, Whiting's Laureate dates back to only 1968. The lines are simple.

Gravy Ladle (6 7/8 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 5/8 inches)





Pie Server (11 inches)





Friday, May 15, 2020

Pompeian by Whiting

In 1913 Whiting introduced their Pompeian pattern,

Large Solid Fish Serving Fork  (8 inches)


Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Large Solid Fish Serving Fork

Egg Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Egg Spoon


Individual Fish Fork  (5 1/2 inches)

Whiting Division Pompeian (Sterling, 1913) Individual Solid Fish Fork


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Large Roast Carving Knife


Another larger piece in any pattern is the Large Roast Carving Knife. This larger version ranges in length from  11 3/4 inches to as long as 16 1/2 inches, with most coming in around 13 inches.   Its smaller brother, the Small Roast Carving Knife, usually ranges from 9 plus inches to a little over 11 inches. Note, some of the knives have a guard on them, while others do not. Often patterns, like Frontenac, have a knife with the guard as well as  one without .

Frontenac by International (13 1/2 inches) (with guard)

International Silver Frontenac (Sterling, 1903) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife

Frontenac (14 1/2 inches) (without guard)

International Silver Frontenac (Sterling, 1903) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife

Imperial Queen by Whiting (16 inches)

Whiting Division Imperial Queen (Sterling,1893) Large Stainless Blade Roast Carving Knife


Mignonette by Lunt (11 3/4 inches)

Lunt Silver Mignonette (Sterling,1960,No Monograms) Large Carving/Roast Knife StnlBl w/Sterling Guard


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Grecian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Grecian pattern in 1877. It was designed by Henry Hubbard.

Spoon (5 7/8 inches)
Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Teaspoon

Tea Knife (8 1/8 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Solid Dessert/Tea Knife


Sugar Tongs (5 1/4 inches)

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Large Sugar Tongs

Mustard Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Whiting

Whiting Division Grecian (Sterling, 1862, No Monograms) Mustard Spoon

Friday, January 31, 2020

Keystone by Whiting

Charles Osborne designed the Keystone pattern for Whiting in 1888. Other patterns designed by Osborne include Stuart in 1911 and Arabesque in 1875.

Ice Cream Spoon (6 inches)

Whiting Division Keystone (Sterling, 1888) Ice Cream Spoon Individual

Sugar Tongs (5 inches)

Whiting Division Keystone (Sterling, 1888) Large Sugar Tongs

Tea Knife (7 1/8 inches)

Whiting Division Keystone (Sterling, 1888) Solid Tea/Child Knife

Friday, October 11, 2019

Athenian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Athenian pattern in 1890.

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Fork

Soup Ladle (11 1/2 inches)
Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Solid Soup Ladle

Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Solid Individual Asparagus Tongs
Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Sugar Spoon




Friday, January 25, 2019

Reverse Twist by Whiting

There are many "twist" patterns about. This is Reverse Twist by Whiting.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Friday, August 17, 2018

Dandelion by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Dandelion patter in 1890.

Casserole Spoon ( 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Antique Lily by Whiting

Whiting's Antique Lily dates back to 1882.  The etched floral design on the stem is very nice.

Large Pie Knife (8 1/2 inches)




Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Antique Lily-Engraved (Sterling,1882) Demitasse Spoon by Whiting Division



Fork (6 3/8 inches)




Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)

Monday, June 25, 2018

Laureate by Whiting

Laureate was introduced by Whiting in 1890.



Oyster Ladle (10 3/4 inches)



Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)


Olive Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Ice Cream Server Part 4

The Ice Cream Server is a beautiful, and usaully ornate piece. I have posted on this earlier.


Stief Rose (1892 by Kirk Stieff)  (10 1/2 inches)



Lily of the Valley (1885 by Whiting) (9 7/8 inches)



Old English (1892 by Towle) (9 5/8 inches)



St Dunstan  (1909 by Tiffany) (11 3/8 inches)

Friday, June 1, 2018

Gem Leaf by Whiting

Gem Leaf by Whiting is an old pattern, dating 1880. This is an example of an "etched' pattern.


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)



Large Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)