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?

Monday, July 5, 2021

Diadem by Reed and Barton

A newer pattern, Diadem was introduced in 1967. Note the very simple design of the Bon Bon Spoon, usually one of the more ornate pieces in any pattern.

Individual Steak Knife (9 inches)


Cocktail Fork  (5 1/2 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 inches)







Copley by International

 Reed and Barton's Copley pattern was introduced in 1910. This is an interesting pattern with a place appropriate for engraving on the terminal.


Ice Cream Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Friday, July 2, 2021

Clovelly by Reed and Barton

 Reed and Barton's Clovelly pattern dates back to 1912.


Terrapin Fork (5 inches)



Crumber (12 3/8 inches)



Asparagus Serving Fork (9 inches)




Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)







Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Old Colony -New by Gorham

 Gorham's Old Colony (New) pattern dates back to 1926. It is a plain pattern.


Butter Spreader (7 1/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 inches)


Ice Teaspoon (7 1/8 inches)





Monday, June 28, 2021

New Castle by Gorham

 

Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Fish Fork (7 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)




Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)





Friday, June 25, 2021

Atalanta by Wallace

 Wallace's Atalanta is an older pattern and dates back to 1895.


Small Fish Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/ inches)




Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Debutante by Wallace

 With a very delicate design, Wallace's Debutante was introduced in 1960.


Cranberry Server (8 3/4 inches)




Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)

Wallace Silver Debutante (Sterling, 1960) Large Solid Jelly Server

Monday, June 21, 2021

Belle Auberg by Kirk

 Kirk's Belle Auberg pattern dates back to 1980. The pattern has an "open" design on all pieces except those with hollow handles.


Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)




Pie and Cake Server (11 1/4 inches)

 




Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/4 inches)







Friday, June 18, 2021

Serving Spoons

Not to overwhelm my gentle readers with a list of utensils but below is a list of every (that I know of) serving spoon one may find in a sterling silver flatware pattern. Many are the same, just by different names. For instance the Pickle spoon is very much like the Piccalilli spoon as well as a Chow Chow Spoon. The Marmalade, Jelly, Jam, and Honey spoons can easily be confused.

I could go on, but I'll spare you. Below is a list of "Serving Spoons" that can be found in flatware patterns, but it is safe to say, every pattern does not have every one of these spoons. Although, to be proper, I would make sure I didn't confuse the Martini Serving Spoon with the Mint Julep Spoon.



Serving Spoons
Bar Spoon
Berry Spoon
Bon Bon Spoon
Buffet Spoon
Cracker Spoon
Condiment Spoon
Confection Spoon
Compote Spoon
Cocktail Spoon
Chop Spoon
Chow Chow Spoon
Chowder Spoon
Casserole Spoon
Fish Serving Spoon
Honey Spoon
Hooded Spoon
Ice Spoon
Ice Cream Serving Spoon
Invalid Spoon
Jam Spoon
Jelly Spoon
Lemonade Spoon
Lettuce Spoon
Macaroni Spoon
Marmalade Spoon
Martini Spoon
Master Nut Spoon
Medicine Spoon
Melon Spoon
Mint Julep Spoon
Mustard Spoon
Nut Spoon
Nutmeg Spoon
Olive Spoon
Oyster Spoon
Pap Spoon
Platter Spoon
Poached Oyster Spoon
Preserve Spoon
Pea Spoon
Piccalilli Spoon
Pierced Serving Spoon
Relish Spoon
Rice Spoon
Salad Serving Spoon
Stuffing Spoon
Sugar Spoon
Sugar Sifter Spoon
Table Spoon
Terrapin Serving Spoon
Vegetable Serving Spoon




Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Silver Song by Whiting

 Whiting's Silver Song dates back to 1954.

Butter Paddle  (6 inches)




Pickle / Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 inches)