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The Most Popular Silver Patterns

January 15, 2018

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 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.

(Click the Image to Purchase) 

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Grand Baroque

by Wallace

It was first created in 1941 and is still active today.


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Chantilly

by Gorham

It was introduced in 1895 and is one of Gorham's most popular patterns.


Old Master

by Towle

The pattern was introduce din 1942.


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Prelude

by International

Prelude was first introduced in 1939.


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Rose Point

by Wallace

Released in 1934, Rose Pint has grown to be one of the most popular patterns ever made (no doubt due to that intricate detail!)


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Repousse

by Kirk Stieff

First made in 1828, this is the oldest sterling silver pattern in the United States.


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Francis I

by Reed and Barton

Introduced in 1907, this is the most popular pattern produced by the manufacturur, Reed and Barton.


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Royal Danish

by International

It was first released in 1939


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Fairfax

by Gorham

It was first produced by Durgin Silver in early 1900 and was later purchased by Gorham Silver.


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Strasbourg

by Gorham

It was introduced in 1897


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Candlelight

by Towle

Introduced in 1934


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Damask Rose

by Oneida

Introduced in 1946


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Eturscan

by Gorham Silver

Released in 1913


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Buttercup

by Gorham Silver

First introduced in 1899. This is another one of Gorham's most popular patterns.


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Rondo

by Gorham Silver

Introduced in 1951, it is a modern update of the Strasbourg pattern.


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Classic Rose

by Reed and Barton Silver

Introduced in 1954


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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. A very popular heirloom pattern.


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First Love

by International

Introduced in 1937, this is actually silverplate!


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Joan of Arc

by International

First introduced in 1940


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Burgundy

by Reed and Barton

Introduced in1949


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Eloquence

by Lunt

Introduced in 1953


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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! 

 

 

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