The Most Popular Silver Patterns
Ohhhh, you wanna see a bunch of ladies to go at it about a topic that doesn't revolve around the Real Housewives (thank you, Beverly Hills, for bringing the heat this season)....then tell them your silver pattern is the prettiest.
That there...dem is fightin words.
So far we have talked about an easy way to clean silver. And we have also figured read the marks on the back of the silver to identify sterling silver, maker, etc. Today, we are going to talk about "patterns".
Your "silver pattern" is the actual name of the design of your silver flatware. So, you would say you have "X" pattern by "X" maker.
I love how personal a silver pattern is to someone. Especially when it has been passed down in generations throughout a family. There is nothing I love more than watching folks take pride in their heirlooms. (Well, okay, that is sort of a lie because when they don't take pride, they sell it and then I can buy it so....)
There are a TON of different silver patterns. With the help of both Southern Living and Replacements.com, below is a comprehensive list of the most popular patterns.
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GRAND BAROQUE
by Wallace
It was first created in 1941 and is still active today
CHANTILLY
by Gorham
It was introduced in 1895 and is one Gorham’s most popular patterns.
OLD MASTER
by Towle
The pattern was introduced in 1942
PRELUDE
by International
Prelude was first introduced in 1939.
ROSE POINT
by Wallace
Released in 1934, Rose Point has grown to be one of the most popular patterns ever made (no doubt due to the intricate details!)
REPOUSSE
by Kirk Stieff
First made in 1828, this is the oldest sterling silver pattern in the United States.
FRANCIS 1
by Reed and Barton
Introduced in 1907, this is the most popular pattern produced by the manufacturer, Reed and Barton.
ROYAL DANISH
by International
It was first released in 1939..
FAIRFAX
by Gorham
It was first produced by Durgin Silver in early 1900 and was later purchased by Gorham Silver.
STRASBOURG
by Gorham
It was introduced in 1897.
CANDLELIGHT
by Towle
Introduced in 1934
DAMASK ROSE
by Oneida
Introduced in 1946.
ETURSCAN
by Gorham
Released in 1913.
BUTTERCUP
by Gorham
First introduced in 1899, this is another one of Gorham’s most popular patterns.
RONDO
by Gorham
Introduced in 1951, it is a modern update of the Strasbourg pattern.
CLASSIC ROSE
by Reed and Barton
Introduced in 1954
KING RICHARD
by Towle
Introduced in 1932, this is a King’s pattern (because it has shells and scrolls). A queen’s pattern would have more florals. This is a very popular heirloom pattern.
FIRST LOVE
by International
Introduced in 1937, this is actually silverplate.
JOAN OF ARC
by International
First introduced in 1940.
BURGUNDY
by Reed and Barton
Introduced in 1949.
ELOQUENCE
by Lunt
Introduced in 1953.
MELROSE
by Gorham
Introduced in 1948.
What is your pattern? Why did you pick that pattern and did you inherit some from your family? I'd love to know!