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, April 5, 2019

Argo by Knowles

Knowles introduced their Argo pattern in 1892. It was designed by Louis R. Horton .

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Individual Berry Fork ( 4 3/8 inches)

Ice Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

Jelly Cake Server (7 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Fragrance by Reed and Barton

In 1941 Reed and Barton introduced their Fragrance pattern.

Sugar Shell Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

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

Small Steak Carving Knife (10 3/4 inches)

Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Clermont by Gorham

Clermont was introduced by Gorham in 1915. It was designed by Barton P. Jenks who also designed Hunt Club (1930) for Durgin and Marlborough by Watson (1918).

Tomato Server (6 1/4 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Ramekin Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Poultry Shears

Monday, April 1, 2019

WND29 by Wendell

I am not sure of the introduction date of Wendell's WND29 pattern. Also, I could find few examples.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon ( 4 7/8 inches)

Friday, March 29, 2019

Brandon by International

International introduced their Brandon pattern in 1913.

Preserve Spoon (7 5/8 inches)

Large Ice Cream Slicer (10 7/8 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Overcup Tea Strainer

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Diane by Towle

Towle's Diane pattern dates back to 1889. It was designed by George P. Tilton. Tilton also dsigned Glenmore (1880), Old English (1892) , Princess (1892), and Benjamin Franklin (1911), Empire (1894).

Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Solid Tined Sardine Serving Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (4 7/8 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 25, 2019

WAS157 by Wallace

I am not sure when Wallace introduced their WAS157 pattern. But it is a lovely floral pattern.

Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)

Friday, March 22, 2019

Corsage by Stieff

Small Berry Spoon (8 1/4 inches)

Stieff introduced their Corsage pattern in 1935.

Large Chocolate Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Bacon fork (8 1/4/inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Wild Rose by International

International's Wild Rose pattern was introduced in 1948. The design includes rose blossoms at the end of the stem, top of the stem, and on the tip of the terminal.

Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1.4 inches)