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 26, 2021

Toddy Ladle 2

A while back I posted on the Toddy Ladle, a large piece found only in a few patterns. Here are 2 more examples.

Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (14 inches)

HWD3 by Howard Sterling(13 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Chelmsford by Gorham

Gorham's Chelmsford pattern was introduced in 1911. It was designed William C. Codman. Other Codman designed Patterns include Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle, New Queens, Spotswood, and Imperial Chrysanthemum.

Monday, March 22, 2021

Diana by International

International's Diana pattern dates back to 1900. The terminal is decorated with a rococo designed trim.

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Small Sardine Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Friday, March 19, 2021

Adam by Easterling

Although the design reflects that of several decades ago, Adam was introduced by Easterling in 1993.

Salad Fork (7 3/8 inches)

Old French Knife with Bolster HH (9 5/8 inches)

Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

American Classic by Easterling

Easterling's American Classic was introduced in 1934.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Cake Breaker (10 5/8 inches)

Monday, March 15, 2021

Dowery by Dowery

Dowery's pattern of the same name ("Dowery") was introduced in 1934.

Luncheon Fork (7 inches)

Teaspoon (6 inches)

Friday, March 12, 2021

Bird aka JSK2 by JB and SM Knowles

Knowles' Bird (aka JSK2) pattern is one of an intricate design of leaves, birds, and scroll work - definitely a lovely pattern. It dates back to 1800.

Pastry Server (8 3/4 inches)