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, June 10, 2019

Martinique By Oneida

Even though Oneida is known more for its silverplate, their Martinique pattern is sterling. It was designed by Ellen B. Manderfield and introduced in 1967. Manderfield also designed Oneida's Grand Majesty 1976

Jelly Server (6 3/8 inches)

Dinner Knife (9 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Friday, June 7, 2019

Hazelmere by Gorham

Gorham introduced Hazelmere in 1914. No offense to this pattern, but the design is very close to many other (fairly) plain designs.

Five O'clock Teaspoon

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Basket of Flowers by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Basket of Flowers pattern in 1940. It differs from Dominick and Haff's Basket of Flowers (1920).

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Monday, June 3, 2019

Luzon by Tuttle

This Luzon pattern is by Tuttle.

Cheese Cleaver (6 7/8 inches)

Sugar Shell ( 6 1/8 inches)

Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)

Master Butter Knife (HH 7 inches)

Friday, May 31, 2019

Lamerie by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced their Lamerie pattern in 1936.

Bar Knife (HH 8 3/4 inches)

Large Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Large Solid Jelly Server

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Pap Spoons

A Pap Spoon is an odd piece found in many sterling patterns. It was designed for feeding invalids pap, a soft food made from ground wheat. Sometimes it will be referred to as a "Fruit Spoon".

Roger Williams by Baker Manchester (5 1/2 inches)

Neapolitan-Kings Court by Frank Whiting (5 7/8 inches)

Iris by Durgin (6 1/4 inches)

St James by Tiffany (6 inches)

Monday, May 27, 2019

Champlain by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Champlain pattern dates back to 1915.

Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Small Steak Carving Fork (10 3/8 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Small Steak Carving Fork with Stainless Prongs

2 Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) Two-Tine Butter Pick

2 Piece Salad Serving Set

Frank Whiting Champlain (Sterling, 1915) (2 Pc) Solid Salad Set

Friday, May 24, 2019

Grand Colonial by Wallace

Wallace introduced Grand Colonial by 1942.

Dinner Knife HH (8 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Modern Hollow Knife

Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Sugar Tongs

Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Pierced Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Impero by Wallace - Italy

This is Impero by Wallace-Italy, introduced in 1997.

Lasagna Server (9 7/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Lasagna Server with Stainless Blade

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Lasagna Server with Stainless Blade

Iced Teaspoon (7 3/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Iced Tea Spoon

Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Solid Gravy Ladle

Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Wallace Silver Impero (Sterling) Large Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork

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