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, November 15, 2019

New King by Wood and Hughes

New King by Wood and Hughes was introduced in 1860. Its design very simliar to the pattern of the same name by Dominick and Haff (1898) which is also known as Queens by Birks that I posted about earlier.

New King by Wood and Hughes

New King by Dominick and Haff (aka Queens by Birks)

New King by Dominick and Haff

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Undine by Wood and Hughes

Dating back to 1850, Udine is one of Wood and Hughes' oldest patterns.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Wood & Hughes Undine (Sterling, 1888) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Wood & Hughes Undine (Sterling, 1888) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Undine (Sterling, 1888) Fork

Monday, November 11, 2019

Japanese by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Japanese pattern in 1870.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Fork

Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Japanese (Sterling, 1870) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife

Friday, November 8, 2019

WND7 by Wendell

Wendell's WND7 pattern is another older pattern, although I do not have an introduction date.

Cocktail Fork (6 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 /2 inches)

Wendell WND7 (Sterling) Five O'Clock Spoon

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Zyphyr by Wood and Hughes

In 1870 Wood and Hughes introduced their Zyphyr pattern.

Master Salt Spoon (3 7/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Master Salt Spoon

Old Style Pickle Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Old Style Pickle Fork

Ice Serving Tongs( 6 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Zephyr (Sterling,1870) Large Ice Serving Tongs

Monday, November 4, 2019

Cashmere by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes' Cashmere pattern was introduced in 1878.

Large Soup Ladle (13 inches)

Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Large Soup Ladle, Bright Cut Solid Piece

Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Large Soup Ladle, Bright Cut Solid Piece

Berry Spoon ( 7 5/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Cashmere (Sterling, 1878) Small Brtcut Berry/Casserole Spoon

Friday, November 1, 2019

Medallion (aka Warrior) by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hugh's Medallion (aka Warrior) pattern dates back to 1870.

Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)
Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Coin Silver Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Coin Silver Tablespoon (Serving Spoon)

Gravy Ladle (7 3/8 inches)
Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Solid Gravy Ladle

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)

Wood & Hughes Medallion (Sterling,1870) Coin Mustard Spoon

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Louis XV by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Louis XV in 1880.

Sardine Fork (6 inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Sardine Serving Fork Tined Large Bright Cut

Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Sardine Serving Fork Tined Large Bright Cut

Cheese Scoop (7 1/2 inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Solid Cheese Scoop

Dinner Knife (HH) (7 1/ inches)
Wood & Hughes Louis XV (Sterling, 1880) Blunt Hollow Knife with Bolster

Monday, October 28, 2019

Kristine by Hans Hensan

Kristine is another Hans Hensan.

Dinner Knife (8 3/4 inches)
Hans Hansen Kristine (Sterling) Modern Hollow Knife

Friday, October 25, 2019

Koldring aka Arvesolv #5 by Hensan

Hans Hansan was a Danish silversmith. His patterns, mostly from the 1920s, are primarily Art Deco in design. He was from Koldridge, Denmark, so I can only assume that was the basis of this pattern's name.

Normally I stick to American Sterling, but I thought I would venture out in case someone found some of is pieces in their Grandmother's buffet.

This is his Koldring aka Arvesolv #5 pattern.

Roast Carving Fork (10 1/4 inches)
Hans Hansen Koldring (Sterling) Large Stainless-Prong Roast Carving Fork

Hans Hansen Koldring (Sterling) Large Stainless-Prong Roast Carving Fork

Dinner Fork (7 inches)
Hans Hansen Koldring (Sterling) Fork