Charleston Silver Lady

Nothing silly about syllabub

Posted 10/29/20

The silver goblets pictured here are part of a large set of 12 made in America in the 1915s. They were crafted by hand in sterling and made to last a lifetime. 

Sterling goblets are highly …

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Charleston Silver Lady

Nothing silly about syllabub

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The silver goblets pictured here are part of a large set of 12 made in America in the 1915s. They were crafted by hand in sterling and made to last a lifetime. 
Sterling goblets are highly prized by the next generation of the original owner. Goblets are particularly desired. They can be used in many ways and adaptively reused given a little thought and creativity.  
Used originally for wine or water, they set the tone for a more leisurely pace of dining, conversation and appreciation for those gathered around the table. 
Many pieces that appear to be silver actually have little monetary value. Sterling is often copied by electroplating a base metal.  When silver plating was created, sterling goblets became rarer and more valuable. 
You can find them on the secondary market or buy them new from Gorham or Wallace, which still produce them.  
In my opinion, the best goblets are the Gorham272 and the Wallace14. These are well made, perfectly balanced and heavy enough to resist denting with normal use.
If you collect goblets or add to what you have, you may like a collection like mine. My goblets are monogrammed from an event or with the name or initials of a previous owner. I prefer American coin silver goblets as I love their prior to 1870 construction and how soft this metal feels when forged of coin silver.
Sterling and silver over copper goblets are wonderful. These categories of metal look great used together.  They are a great conversation starter in reading what is engraved on them can be interesting.
Take your time in collecting and research the metal and goblet company. Make sure your collection contains treats, not tricks!
A wonderful libation to serve in your goblets is one served in our home as far back as I can recall. This is unusual and a little like the syllabub our Southern ancestors loved to serve at holidays. 
In a large mixing bowl whisk a pint of cream and a cup of port. Add a jar of maraschino cherries and juice and whisk again.
Mix a container of frozen orange juice with 2 cups of water, combine all ingredients and chill at least 4 hours. 
Pour over crushed ice into silver goblets. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
 My friend Jean serves the most incredible syllabub in a large, crystal covered syllabub jar.  She ladles it from the jar with a silver ladle into silver julep goblets. No one can resist it. It is beautiful and delicious.
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