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, August 17, 2018

Dandelion by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Dandelion patter in 1890.

Casserole Spoon ( 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Blossom Time by International

Intentional introduced their Blossom Time in 1950.

Baby Set

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (5 inches)

Wooden Salad Set

Monday, August 13, 2018

Crystal by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Crystal pattern was introduced in 1922.

Pie Server (6 3/4 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Luncheon Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Friday, August 10, 2018

Oxalis by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's pattern Oxalis was introduced in 1889. It is a multi motif designed by Frederick Schmidt.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)

Monday, August 6, 2018

Silver Masterpiece by International

Silver Masterpiece by International was introduced in 1970. The 'flat' pieces in this pattern (ie not Hollow Handle) is open - there are open or cut out parts in the design of the temple.

Bottle Opener (6 1/2 inches)

Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 7/8 inches)

Hollow Handle Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Casserole Spoon (8 7/8 inches)

Friday, August 3, 2018

Cheese Cleaver 3

Lady Hilton, Old Colony, Rose Point, Stradivari, Westmorland, Old Newberry

The Cheese Cleaver that I have posted on earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (6 3/8 inches)

Queen Elizabeth by Towle (6 3/8 inches)

Legato by Towle (6 7/8 inches)

Newport Shell by Towle (6 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Columbine by Lunt

Lunt's Columbine pattern was introduced in 1973.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Master Butter Knife (HH) (6 7/8 inches)

Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Pastry Server (9 3/4 inches)

Friday, July 27, 2018

Napkin Clips Part 2

I posted on these lovely and unique pieces a while back.

Francis I by Reed and Barton (2 1/8 inches)

Monticello by Lunt (2 inches)

Golden Agean Weave by Wallace (2 1/4 inches)

Madam Jumel by Gorham (1 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

English Shell By Lunt

Frederick Koonz designed English Shell for Lunt. It was introduced in 1937. Koonz who also designed Mary II (1929) American Victorian (1941), Modern, Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), American Directoire (1931), Canterbury Bell (1952), and William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)

Solid Gravy Ladle (5 7/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs (10 7/8 inches)

Straight Handle Baby Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Monday, July 23, 2018

Contrast by Lunt

The pattern Contrast by Lunt was introduced in 1956. It was designed in 1956 by Noel Barlow. The unique feature of this pattern is that while it is a sterling silver pattern the handles are made of black nylon.

Teaspoon (6 3/8 inches)

Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 5/8 inches)

Bar Knife (HH) (8 1/2 inches)

Cheese Scoop (6 7/8 inches)