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, April 13, 2018

Dancing Flowers by Reed Barton

William L. Laffrery designed Dancing Flowers for Reed and Barton and it was introduced in 1950.

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Large Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)

Roast Carving Fork ((11 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Fragrance By Reed and Barton

Fragrance by Reed and Barton was introduced in 1941.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)

Small Cold Meat Serving (7 1/2 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Salad Serving Set

Monday, April 9, 2018

Georgian Rose by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced their Georgian Rose in 1941.

Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/2 inches)

Salad Serving Set

Lemon Fork (5 inches)

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, April 6, 2018

El Greco by Reed and Barton

In 1972, Reed and Barton introduced their El Greco pattern.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 inches)

Short Handled Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon ( 4 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith

Frank Smith's Federal Cotillion was introduced in 1901.

Butter Spreader (HH) (6 inches)

Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Pie Server (10 1/4 inches)

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Bottle Opener 2 (part 1 posted 4/23/18)

Rondo, Du Barry, , Silver Masterpiece, Candlelight,

Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff (5 1/2 inches)

Cactus by Georg Jensen (4 3/8 inches)

Scroll by Georg Jensen ( 4 3/8 inches)

Pompador by Birks (5 1/8 inches)

Monday, April 2, 2018

Copley by International

International introduced their Copley pattern in 1910.

Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Victoria No. 85 by Woods and Hughes 1885

In 1885, Wood and Hughes introduced Victoria No. 85. This is a beautifully designed pattern. Also, it is fairly hard to find.

Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)

Monday, March 26, 2018

Queen Louise by Watson

Watson's Queen Louise pattern was introduced in 1912.

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 inches)

Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Large Lettuce Serving Fork (9 inches)