tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post3587223193542808719..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: About Those SpoonsPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-71734961867210500842014-02-27T13:30:03.225-05:002014-02-27T13:30:03.225-05:00The original owner used these spoons to dig holes ...The original owner used these spoons to dig holes in his garden where he buried the treasure. He was right-handed, thus the wear on the lower portion of the tip of each spoon. 8-)Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-24738291329151975692014-02-25T13:37:23.707-05:002014-02-25T13:37:23.707-05:00My father who was a historian would seek out these...My father who was a historian would seek out these type of spoons and I was told that they are worn down by usage over time. He especially loved wooden spoons that are worn down. And since he died I find I seek these in antique stores. So If he was correct it is worn down usage (loved by families). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-69755500895094427922014-02-25T12:13:44.095-05:002014-02-25T12:13:44.095-05:00They are definitely conversation pieces regardless...They are definitely conversation pieces regardless of the reason!<br />xoxo <br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-1402757833286447452014-02-25T10:32:23.610-05:002014-02-25T10:32:23.610-05:00Look on Ebay. A lot of choice for Frank Smith Fidd...Look on Ebay. A lot of choice for Frank Smith Fiddle and Thread.judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163559978152050676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-80274374127674016702014-02-25T10:24:29.771-05:002014-02-25T10:24:29.771-05:00Looks like my Fiddle and Thread design. I have Fra...Looks like my Fiddle and Thread design. I have Frank Smith made silverware though i have purchased other makers from antique shows.judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163559978152050676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-22382894968937485682014-02-25T09:59:23.138-05:002014-02-25T09:59:23.138-05:00I am inclined to think it's from use. My mothe...I am inclined to think it's from use. My mother has grapefruit spoons, and they're much narrower than these.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-6840022033046684362014-02-25T09:58:42.570-05:002014-02-25T09:58:42.570-05:00That's always a big worry!
Weather: snowing. ...That's always a big worry!<br /><br />Weather: snowing. again.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-27208951140982621132014-02-25T09:58:15.398-05:002014-02-25T09:58:15.398-05:00Everything I've ever dropped in the disposal h...Everything I've ever dropped in the disposal has been a lot more mangled than these are. They're merely misshapen!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-70951454292476060972014-02-25T09:57:42.935-05:002014-02-25T09:57:42.935-05:00I think that RobtW probably hit the jackpot on tha...I think that RobtW probably hit the jackpot on that answer!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-13478496345844971792014-02-25T09:57:15.874-05:002014-02-25T09:57:15.874-05:00Thanks so much for the great information. I think ...Thanks so much for the great information. I think you're right about that happened to them! It's just funny that they're all worn the exact same way.<br /><br />The link you added is the same pitcher that's on 1st Dips... she's got it in two places. It is surprising that there are so few pieces from this maker.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-32009274740676745712014-02-25T09:55:08.407-05:002014-02-25T09:55:08.407-05:00Oh, the stories they could tell!Oh, the stories they could tell!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62797616489912606272014-02-25T09:54:44.890-05:002014-02-25T09:54:44.890-05:00I initially (get it?) it was a J, but then decided...I initially (get it?) it was a J, but then decided it was an F. But it's really probably an I.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-23306548818264480482014-02-25T09:54:38.537-05:002014-02-25T09:54:38.537-05:00From use or design? A spoon to eat grapefruit perh...From use or design? A spoon to eat grapefruit perhaps? When did the serrated edge spoon evolve to assist the diner with eating fresh grapefruit sections ? Or Ice cream? That time period fancied a special spoon for each different food!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-89665631641104020512014-02-25T09:18:41.321-05:002014-02-25T09:18:41.321-05:00Love ArchitectDesign's explanation.
Hope that ...Love ArchitectDesign's explanation.<br />Hope that you are fully recovered and that the Maryland weather is gorgeous.<br />MaryMJH Design Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752876154227590389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-26924722063279088562014-02-25T09:04:58.427-05:002014-02-25T09:04:58.427-05:00or maybe they were dropped down a garbage disposal...or maybe they were dropped down a garbage disposal? hahaArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-91389394826577699542014-02-25T01:23:07.286-05:002014-02-25T01:23:07.286-05:00Are the bowls flatter than most spoons? They could...Are the bowls flatter than most spoons? They could be like the French sauce spoons, designed to skim a taste of sauces from the plate. But I would guess that RobtW is probably right and the shapes are that way due to use.Splendid Markethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611781081628569516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-4159222681555026302014-02-24T23:29:13.066-05:002014-02-24T23:29:13.066-05:00The irregular bowl shapes are, as you suspect, sim...The irregular bowl shapes are, as you suspect, simply from wear: a family of right-handers who, for years or decades, were not shy about chasing with some serious determination the last bit of food hard around (and around) the rims of their plates and bowls. It's commonly seen in very thin bowled coin silver spoons, but also in thicker bodied coin and sterling spoons, and somewhat more RobtWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02020707963342731001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62449838121940913812014-02-24T23:12:10.506-05:002014-02-24T23:12:10.506-05:00I love the beautiful spoons, they are just so full...I love the beautiful spoons, they are just so full of an old patina, love the worn spoon bowls, you can just imagine where they have been over the years..Phyllis @Around the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-30682583570000400582014-02-24T22:42:57.159-05:002014-02-24T22:42:57.159-05:00I thought it was rather an "I" than an &...I thought it was rather an "I" than an "F" as well and took all day to get around to digging out some examples to send you. My family, the Iddings family, has been in your area for nearly 300 years maybe it belonged to my ancient cousin. :)Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.com