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, March 31, 2017

Wyndham by Gorham

Wydham is a lovely pattern by Gorham that dates back to 1912. I stumbled across a Five O'clock Spoon for my collection. It is the only piece I have ever seen.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Petit Fours Server Part 3

I posted on this lovely piece last year, but there are always more examples of the Petit Fours Server.

Savannah by Reed and Barton (6 1/2 inches)

Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff (7 3/8 inches)

Rose Point by Wallace (6 3/4 Inches)

Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton (6 and 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 27, 2017

Savannah by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Savannah in 1962. Even though it is a relatively newer pattern, it still has classic lines.

Sugar Shell (6 1/8 inches).

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Two Piece Baby Set (4 1/2 inches)

Friday, March 24, 2017

Bridal Wreath by Baker Manchester

Another "Bridal" pattern, Baker Manchester introduced Bridal Wreath in 1915.

Salad Fork (6 inches)

French Hollow Knife (9 inches)

Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 inches)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Asparagus Server (Part 4)

I have posted on the elegant Asparagus Server several times before.

Majestic by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Florentine by Alvin (9 3/8 inches)

Lily by Whiting (10 1/4 inches)

Monday, March 20, 2017

George II by Watson

Watson introduced their George II pattern in 1937.

Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Butter Spreader ( 6 1/2 inches)

Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)

Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Friday, March 17, 2017

Dorian by Watson

Not to be confused with their Dorian Rose pattern, Watson introduced their Dorian pattern in 1904.

Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Roast Carving Knife (13 5/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Pastry Server - Part 3

I have posted on Pastry Servers in several earlier posts.

Louis XIV by Towle (8 7/8 inches)

Chantilly by Gorham (9 7/8 inches)

Fairfax by Gorham (11 1/4 inches)

Friday, March 10, 2017

Laurel by Watson

Watson introduced their Laurel pattern in 1917. The pattern is simple with a ribbon of laurel leaves along the edge of each piece.

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Olive Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Petite Server (5 inches)

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Dorian Rose by Watson

Watson introduced Dorian Rose in 1937. It was designed by Percy B Ball. Ball also designed Juliana for Watson in 1938.

Small Casserole Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Modern Knife (9 1/2 inches)