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, December 4, 2020

Reed and Baron Christmas Cross (Part 3)

Reed and Barton introduces a Cross Ornament each year. Here are a  few examples of this year's and some from the past. I posted on these last year.


2020 (This year's ornament)


1985


1975


2012



Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Gorham Christmas Ornaments Part 3

It's December and that is time to turn our attention to Christmas Pieces. These particular Gorham ornaments are "unlimited" as in they are not dated for a limited supply. I posted on this collection earlier.

Angel with Trumpet


Angel with Lute




Schooner












Monday, November 30, 2020

Gold Tip by Gorham

 Gold Tip be Gorham is an extremely simple pattern, yet very elegant. It dates back to 1952.

Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)


Master Butter Knife (7 inches)



Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)



Friday, November 27, 2020

Farnham by Gorham

 Gorham's Farnham pattern dates back to 1912.


Five O'Clock Spoon (3 1/2 inches)



Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Bedford by Gorham

 Another pattern from Gorham. Their Bedford pattern dates back to 1895.


Confection Spoon



Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)






Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)




Monday, November 23, 2020

Ball by Gorham

 Gorham's Ball pattern is both unique  and fairly hard to find.




Sugar Spoon (6 1/2 inches)


DHS 8 by Dominick and Haff

 Dominick and Haff's DHS 8 pattern dates back to 1900. It is an odd pattern with few examples.


Large Berry Spoon



Friday, November 20, 2020

Veranda by Kirk Stieff

Only dating back to 1993, Stieff's Veranda pattern has a design of scrolls and flowers on the terminal.


Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Pie Server (11 inches)










Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Rose by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Rose pattern dates back to 1937.


Fish Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Fish/Pastry Fork


Chocolate Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Chocolate/Sherbet Spoon

Steak Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle,Full Repousse


Berry Spoon (8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Small Chased Berry Spoon-3 Berries

Monday, November 16, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern only dates back to 1966.

Cake Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade


Solid Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon


Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Lemon Fork


Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Medium Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon