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, 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)

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Alden by Blackinton

Blackinton's Alden pattern was introduced in 1900. It was designed by John H. Harmstone.

Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs (3 1/2 inches)

Cucumber Server (7 1/8 inches)

Monday, January 21, 2019

De Coverly By Blackinton

Blackinton's De Coverly was designed by Edwin Cogvin and introduced in 1905.

Small Steak Carving Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, January 18, 2019

Flowered Antique by Blackinton

Charles A. Joslin designed Flowered Antique for Blackinton in 1940.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Small Carving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Doric by Manchester

Manchester's Doric pattern was introduced in 1932. The design had art deco lines.

Lemon Fork (5 inches)

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (5 7/8 inches)

2-Piece Steak Carving Set

Monday, January 14, 2019

Torchon by Buccellati

Buccellati's Torchon pattern was introduced in 1970. Buccellati also has the same pattern in silverplate.

Pierced Shell Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)