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, June 11, 2021

Joint Holder 3

More examples of Bottle Openers. Usually the bowl is made of silverplate.

Acanthus by Georg Jensen

Silver Masterpiece by International

Princess by Kirk Stieff

Monday, June 7, 2021

Joint Holder 2

More examples of Joint Holders.

Pompadour by Birks

Raleigh by Alvin (9 1/2 inches)

Gadroonette by Manchester (9 inches)

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Lasting Spring by Onieda

Onieda's Lasting Spring pattern dates back to 1942. It is a simple design with a small detail on the upper side of the terminal.

Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)

Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (3 5/8 inches)

Large Roast Carving Knife (11 1/2 inches)

Monday, May 31, 2021

Medallion by Hotchkiss and Schrueder

in 1867 Hotchkiss and Schreuder introduced their Medallion pattern.

Berry Scoop (9 inches)

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Master Butter Knife (7 inches)

Friday, May 28, 2021

Rouen by Gorham

Rouen by Gorham is a older pattern dating back to 1892.

Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

TWS 394 by Towle

Another unamed Towle pattern, TWS 394, is a 'Bright Cut' design.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Monday, May 24, 2021

Pap Spoons 2

Another post on Pap Spoons, a piece found in few patterns.

Lily by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)

Maryland by Alvin (5 3/4 inches)

Louis XV by Durgin (5 7/8 inches)

Hyperion by Whiting (6 inches)

Oyster Ladle 2

Another post on the Oyster Ladle.

Buttercup by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)

Lily by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)

Frontenac by International (10 inches)

Lily of the Valley by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Fish Serving Fork - Small (Part 3)

More examples of the Small Fish Forks - Small

Chantilly (5 3/4 inches)

Luxembourg by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)

King Albert by Saart (6 1/4 inches)

Ancestry by Weidlich (6 1/4 inches)

Monday, May 17, 2021

Sandwich Fork Part 3

Another post on Sandwich Forks

Danish Crown by Frigast (6 1/4 inches)

Orleans by Lunt (7 1/4 inches)

Gadroon by Towle (7 3/8 inches)

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