Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Wild Rose

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 Wild Rose. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Wild Rose by International

International's Wild Rose pattern was introduced in 1948. The design includes rose blossoms at the end of the stem, top of the stem, and on the tip of the terminal.

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1.4 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Solid Salad Serving Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Monday, December 31, 2018

Wild Rose by Paye and Baker

A bit different from Watson's Wild Rose, Paye and Baker's Wild Rose is still a pattern with a defined design.

Youth Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Monday, June 8, 2015

Wild Rose by International

In addition to Watson's Wild Rose pattern I have already posted on, International introduced a Wild Rose pattern in 1948.

Tomato Server (7 7/8 inches)

Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)

Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8

Pie Server (9 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wild Rose by Watson

Another pattern designed for Watson by Eustace Crees & Charles S. Court, Wild Rose was introduced sometime between 1900 and 1905. This design is very much like their Orchid design for Watson. There is a wide open rose bloom on the terminal with a rose vine with leaves and buds gracefully trailing down the stem ending with three leaves delicately placed on the shoulder.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Fish Server

Pie Knife (8 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Mayonnaise Ladle Part 2

I posted on Mayonnaise Ladles earlier. One of the smaller members of the ladle family.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff (5 1/2 inches)

Trianon by International (5 1/8 inches)

Wild Rose by International (5 inches)

Majestic by Alvin (5 3/8 inches)

Friday, June 29, 2012

Cucumber Server (Part 4)

More Cucumber Servers. Like the earlier posts of this piece, some have teeth, some don't. Either way, it is a lovely piece.

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (6 1/8 inches)
Large Cucumber Server

Canterbury by Towle (7 5/8 inches)
Large Cucumber Server

Cordova by Towle (6 1/8 inches)

Large Cucumber Server

Lily by Whiting (6 inches)
Large Cucumber Server

Wild Rose by International (6 3/8 inches)
Large Cucumber Server

La Marquise by Reed and Barton ( 6 1/4 inches)
Small Cucumber/tomato Server

Monday, August 16, 2010

A Rose by any Other Name (Part 2)

And, there are yet more sterling patterns named Rose. It is interesting to me the differences - from the very elaborate (Bridal Rose) to the simple (Castle Rose). Short of the name, and possibly a floral motif, they sometimes have little in common, with the exception of being made of sterling silver and designed as an utensil for dining.

Castle Rose by Royal Crest (no date) (Designed by Grosvenor N. Allen & Lloyd E. Ressegger)