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?

Monday, May 20, 2019

Venezia by Wallace - Italy

Venezia (aka Verona-Fortunoff ) was introduced by Wallace- Italy in 1995.

Asparagus Server (Hooded HH) (9 1/2 inches)
Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Hollow Asparagus Server with Silverplate Hood

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Hollow Asparagus Server with Silverplate Hood

Sugar Shell (4 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Sugar Shell Spoon

Butter Spreader HH (6 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Butter Spreader Hollow Hdl-Paddle/Stainless Blade

Dinner Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Venezia (Sterling) Fork

Friday, May 17, 2019

Rose by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Rose pattern in 1898. I'm pretty sure "Rose" is the most popular flatware pattern name. Wallace alone has 5 different "Rose" patterns. This particular pattern was designed by Henry L. Wallace.

Bob Bon Scoop (4 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Bon Bon Scoop

Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Bon Bon Scoop

Individual Fish Knife (7 1/2 inches)

Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Individual Solid Fish Knife

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Rose (Sterling, 1898-1888) Individual Salad Fork

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Sterling Rose by Wallace

Wallace's Sterling Rose pattern was introduced in 1955. It was designed by William T. Brown and Joauin Prado. Brown also designed Windsor Rose for Wallace in 1940.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Paddle Butter Spreader HH (6 inches)

Monday, May 13, 2019

Wired Cheese Cutter

The Wired Cheese Cutter is just as it is named. The thin wires are very efficient at cutting slices of cheese from larger pieces. Most are of similar, however note the difference in the Jensen design below.

Athene by Amston (1913)

Troubadour by Frank Whiting (1950) (8 1/8 inches)

Royal Danish by International (1939) (8 3/8 inches)

Acorn by Georg Jensen (1915) (8 1/2 inches)

Friday, May 10, 2019

Carthage by Wallace

Wallace introduced their Carthage pattern in 1917.

Sugar Shovel (6 3/4 inches)

French HH Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon (6 5/8 inches)

Iced Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Palm by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting introduced their Palm pattern in 1887. Frederick Schmidt designed the pattern. Schmidt also designed Oxalis (1889) for Whiting.

Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Ice Cream Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Vegetable Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Monday, May 6, 2019

Georgian Shell by Frank Whiting

Charles F. Simms designed Georgian Shell for Frank Whiting. It was introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Talisman Rose (1948) for Frank Whiting.

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 inches)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Friday, May 3, 2019

Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Talisman Rose was designed by Charles F. Simms and introduced in 1948. Simms also designed Liberty (1916) for Watson, and Martha Hilton (1914) for Watson, and Georgian Shell (1948) for Frank Whiting.

Dinner Fork ( 7 1/8 inches)

Ham Slicer (14 5/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Filet Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Rose of Sharon by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting introduced their Rose of Sharon pattern in 1954.

HH Paddle Butter Spreader (6 inches)

Jelly Server ( 6 3/8 inches)

Pierced Vegetable Serving Spoon ( 9 1/8 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Olympian by Tiffany

Tiffany introduced their Olympian pattern in 1878. It was designed by F. Antoine Heller, who later went on to design for Gorham. The pattern is multi motif, with different designs representing various Olympic sports.

Oversize Sugar Sifter (8 1/4 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Sorbet Spoon (5 1/4 inches)