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 23, 2018

Shirley by International

Shirly was designed by John R. Dean in 1910 for International. It is a fairly simple design.

Large Sandwich Serving Tongs

Mayonnaise Ladle (5 inches)

Fish Fork 5 7/78 inches)

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Betty Alden by Reed and Barton

Dating back to 1921, Reed and Barton's Betty Alden pattern has an art deco design.

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Monday, March 19, 2018

Emperor by Reed and Barton

In 1875 Reed and Barton introduced their Emperor pattern. This is a lovely example of Victorian Sterling.

Oyster Fork (5 7/8 Fork)

Youth Fork (5 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/8 inches)

Strawberry Fork (4 5/8 inches)

Friday, March 16, 2018

Celtic by Lunt

Another Celtic pattern, this Lunt's design introduced in 1909.

Large Jelly Server (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Celtic Weave by Towle

Towle's inspiration was obvious when they designed their Celtic Weave pattern in 1979.

Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Lemon Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Bottle Opener (6 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 12, 2018

Amaryllis By Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton Introduced their Amaryllis pattern in 1901.

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Punch Ladle

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Silver Melody by International

International had Robert L. Doerfler design their Silver Melody pattern. It was introduced in 1955.

Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Lemon Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Casserole Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Tongs (5 inches)

Monday, March 5, 2018

Afterglow by Onieda

Onieda's Afterglow was introduced in 1956.

Salad Fork

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches

Small Steak Carving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Friday, March 2, 2018

Fish Serving Fork - Large (Part 2)

More examples of the Fish Serving Fork. These are all designated as "Large".

Versailles By Gorham (9 1/8 inches)

Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (8 3/4 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (8 5/8 inches)

Old French by Gorham (9 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Brandy Warmer Part 2

A few more examples of this hard to find piece - the Brandy Warmer. I posted on this earlier.

Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton (4 1/2 inches)

Gorham Brandy Warmer (3 3/4 inches)

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