Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar

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?

Friday, February 3, 2017

Cheese Serving Knife Part 3 (2 posted 1/22/16)

Madame Royale, Cambridge, St Dunstan Dauphin, Old Colonial, Colonial, Strasbourg,

American Garden by Tiffany (7 inches)

WEB3 by Webb

A pattern known only for its number, WEB3 is a pattern by Web. Although I do not know when it was introduced, I have read that the pattern is now discontinued.

Cake Break (10 1/4 inches)

Cake Server (9 3/4 inches)

Steak Carving Knife (10 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Monticello by Lunt

The Lunt Silver Company introduced Monticello in 1908. George C. Lunt designed Monticello as well as the patterns Mount Vernon(1905), John Hancock (1911) and Chatelaine (1896) for the Lunt company.

Salad Fork (6 inches)

Butter Spreader (5 1/2 inches)

Cheese Serving Knife (6 3/8 inches)

Ice Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Monday, January 30, 2017

Widsor Rose by Watson

Windsor Rose was designed by William T. Brown and introduced by Watson in 1940.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork

Olive Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Friday, January 27, 2017

King Albert by Whiting

King Albert was introduced by Whiting in1919.

Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/2 inches)

Egg Server (8 3/4 inches)

Large Jelly Server (6 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Rubaiyat by Oneida

Although this is a newer pattern, Rubaiyat by Oneida (1969) is a unique design.

Hollow Butter Spreader (6 1/2 inches)

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Monday, January 23, 2017

Valenciennes by Manchester

In 1938 Manchester introduced Valenciennes. The pattern has an open design on the terminal.

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/4 inches)

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Friday, January 20, 2017

Newcastle by Gorham

Newcastle was introduced by Gorham in 1895. With its simple beaded edge, this is traditional looking pattern.

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Tomato Server (7 3/4 inches)

Large Chip Beef Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Intermezzo by National Silver Co

National Silver introduced Intermezzo in 1940. It was designed by Arthur A. Eisenberg.

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Roast Carving Knife (14 1/2 inches)

Monday, January 16, 2017

Wood Wind by Reed and Barton

This is a relatively new pattern, being introduced in 1986. Woodwind by Reed and Barton is now discontinued. It is a simple but elegant pattern with a double lined edge and small detail on the end of the terminal.

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Hollow Handle Knife (9 inches)

Lasagne Server (10 1/2 inches)