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Pastry Tongs
2021-10-08 09:30
  A piece that is hard to find and often misidentified, this the Pastry Tongs.WGO6 by William Gale & Son (10 1/2 inches)Rose by WMF (6 1/2 inches) Read More
2021-10-06 09:00
 MWF's Rose pattern is very elaborate.Sugar Tongs (2 inches)Bon Bon Spoon (6 inches) Read More
Small Berry Spoon (Part 3)
2021-10-04 09:30
 Another post on the Small Berry Spoon (sometimes referred to the Casserole Spoon).Chantilly by Gorham  (7 7/8 inches)Buttercup by Gorham (7 3/4 inches)Versailles by Gorham (8… Read More
Theseum By International
2021-08-13 09:30
Theseum by International dates back to 1922.Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)Bon Bon Spoon (6 1/8 inches)Short Handled Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)Cheese Server (6 1/4 inches) Read More
2021-08-11 09:30
1967Tradition division of Oneida. Designer Frank R. PerrySalad Fork (6 5/8 inches)Pie Server (10 3/8 inches)Dinner Knife (HH) (9 1/4 inches)Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches) Read More
Virginian By Onieda
2021-08-04 09:30
 Onieda's Virginian pattern dates back to 1942. An interesting fact - the same design was introduced in 1934 by Onieda in silver plate called "Chateau".Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)Ice… Read More
Lobster Forks Part 4
2021-08-02 09:30
I posted on Lobster Forks several years ago. It is a fairly rare piece. Here are 2 more examples. Georgian By Towle (6 inches)Imperial Court by Faberge (7 5/8 inches) Read More
First Frost By Oneida
2021-07-31 01:00
In 1965, Frank R. Perry designed First Frost for Oneida. Several Oneida's other patterns were designed by Perry, including Michelangelo (1970) Flower Lane (1957),&nb&hell…Read More
Trianon By Knowles
2021-07-21 09:30
Knowles' Trianon pattern dates back to 1889, another excellent example of Victorian design.Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches) Read More
2021-07-19 09:30
Introduced by Vera Wang, a relative newcomer to the flatware market was first introduced in 2004.Dinner Fork (8 1/2 inches)Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)Master Butter Knife - HH… Read More
Normandie By Wallace
2021-07-19 09:20
 Wallace's Normandie pattern was introduced in 1933. It was designed by William S.Warren who also designed Silver Swirl, Rose Point, Sir Christopher, Grand Baroque, and Romance of the S… Read More
1909 By Mayer
2021-07-16 09:09
 1909 by Joseph Mayer ironically was introduced in 1906.Fork (7 5/8 inches) Read More
Nile By Wallace
2021-07-14 09:30
 Wallace's Nile pattern dates back to 1908.Waffle Server (7 3/4 inches)Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/4 inches)Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches) Read More
Luxembourg By Reed And Barton
2021-07-09 09:30
 A simpler design compared to Gorham's pattern of the same name, Reed and Barton's Luxembourg pattern was designed by Austin Jackson in 1890.Fork (7 1/8 inches)Orange Spoon (6 inches)Su… Read More
Diadem By Reed And Barton
2021-07-05 09:30
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)Cockta… Read More
2021-07-02 09:30
 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) Read More
Old Colony -New By Gorham
2021-06-30 09:30
 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) Read More
New Castle By Gorham
2021-06-28 09:30
Tea Knife (7 1/2 inches)Fish Fork (7 inches)Sugar Sifter (6 1/4 inches)Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches) Read More
Atalanta By Wallace
2021-06-25 09:30
 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) Read More
2021-06-23 09:30
 With a very delicate design, Wallace's Debutante was introduced in 1960.Cranberry Server (8 3/4 inches)Jelly Server (6 1/8 inches) Read More
Belle Auberg By Kirk
2021-06-21 09:30
 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 in… Read More
2021-06-18 09:30
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… Read More
Silver Song By Whiting
2021-06-16 09:30
 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) Read More
Poultry Shears (Part 4)
2021-06-14 09:30
 More examples of Poultry Shears not to be confused with Grape Shears.Florentine Lace by Reed and BartonEnglish King by TiffanyPantheon by International Read More
Joint Holder 3
2021-06-11 09:30
More examples of Bottle Openers. Usually the bowl is made of silverplate.Acanthus by Georg JensenSilver Masterpiece by InternationalPrincess by Kirk Stieff Read More
Joint Holder 2
2021-06-07 21:27
More examples of Joint Holders. Pompadour by BirksRaleigh by Alvin  (9 1/2 inches)Gadroonette by Manchester (9 inches) Read More
Lasting Spring By Onieda
2021-06-02 09:30
Onieda's Lasting Spring pattern dates back to 1942. It is a simple design with a small detail on the upper side of the terminal.Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)S… Read More
Rouen By Gorham
2021-05-28 10:22
Rouen by Gorham is a older pattern dating back to 1892. Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)Oyster Fork ( 5 3/4 inches) Read More
TWS 394 By Towle
2021-05-26 09:00
 Another unamed Towle pattern, TWS 394, is a 'Bright Cut' design.Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches) Read More
2021-05-24 09:30
Another post on the Oyster Ladle. Buttercup by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)Lily by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)Frontenac by International (10 inches)Lily of the Valley by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)&n&hell…Read More
Pap Spoons 2
2021-05-24 09:30
Another post on Pap Spoons, a piece found in few patterns.Lily by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)Maryland by Alvin (5 3/4 inches)Louis XV by Durgin (5 7/8 inches)Hyperion by Whiting (6 inches) Read More
Fish Serving Fork - Small (Part 3)
2021-05-19 10:51
More examples of the Small Fish Forks - SmallChantilly (5 3/4  inches)Luxembourg by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)King Albert by Saart (6 1/4  inches)Ancestry by Weidlich (6 1/4 inches) Read More
Sandwich Fork Part 3
2021-05-17 09:30
Another post on Sandwich ForksDanish Crown by Frigast  (6 1/4 inches)Orleans by Lunt (7 1/4 inches)Gadroon by Towle  (7 3/8 inches) Read More
BMS17 By Baker Manchester
2021-05-14 09:30
Another "unnamed" pattern by Baker Manchester, BMS17 was introduced in 1915.Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Mustard Spoon (5 1/4 inches)Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches) Read More
Canape Place Fork 2
2021-05-12 09:30
The Canape Place Fork is hard to find.  It is a small but lovely piece.La Marquise by Reed and Barton ( 3 5/8 inches) Read More
Crown Baroque By Gorham
2021-05-10 10:18
 Gorham introduced their Crown Baroque pattern in 1975. It is "open" pattern design.Ice Tea Spoon (7 5/8 inches)Butter Spreader (7 inches)Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 inches)Grav… Read More
Clover Blossom By Mayer
2021-05-07 09:30
 In 1906 Joseph Mayer introduced Clover Blossom.Dinner Knife with French Bolster (9 5/ inches)Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)Place Spoon (7 inches) Read More
2021-05-05 09:30
 In 1936 Manchester introduced their Colonade pattern. It is an art deco pattern designed by Frank S. Trumbull.Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/8 inches)Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)Gravy Ladle (6 in… Read More
Belvedere By Lunt
2021-05-03 09:30
 Lunt's Belvedere pattern only dates back to 1972. Even though the date seems modern, one must remember that the pattern is still 49 years old.Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)Large Roast Carv… Read More
Duchess By International
2021-04-30 09:00
 John Cullee designed Duchess for International. It was introduced in 1907. Cullee also designed  International's Winchester (1902), Clulee , Warwick (1898), Jean d'Arc (1905)… Read More
2021-04-28 09:30
 International's Doris dates back to 1907.Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)Sugar Spoon (6 inches)Sugar Tongs (4 inches)Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches) Read More
Elegance By International
2021-04-16 09:30
 Elegance by International was designed by 1934.  It was designed by Alfred G. Kintz Splendor (1939), Empress (1932) and Wedgewood (1924). He also co-designed Springtime (1935) wi… Read More
Pastry Fork (Part 3)
2021-04-14 09:30
Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)English King by Tiffany (6 inches) Read More
Andover By International
2021-04-12 09:30
 International's Andover dates back to 1911. It is a fairly plain design. Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)Fork (7 1/4 inches)Sugar Spoon (6 inches) Read More
Charmaine By International
2021-04-09 09:30
 A newer pattern from International, Charmaine was introduced in 1979. The flat pieces have an open or pierced design. If one looks closer to the design there are small roses decorating… Read More
Old Style Pickle Fork Part 5
2021-04-05 09:30
The Old Style Pickle Fork. I have posted on it several times earlier.Chantilly by Gorham (6 inches)Old Colonial by Towle (5 7/8 inches)Louis XV by Whiting (6 1/4 inches) Read More
Devonshire By International
2021-04-02 09:30
 International introduced Devonshire in 1914. The pattern was designed by John W. Heller. John Heller should not be confused with Antoine Heller, the very prolific designer who worked f… Read More
2021-03-31 09:30
International's Chester pattern dates back 1900. Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 7/8 inches)  Read More
Orchid By Gorham
2021-03-29 09:30
 In 1894 Gorham released their Orchid pattern. It has the distinct design of an orchid etched on the terminal.Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches) Read More
Toddy Ladle 2
2021-03-26 09:30
A while back I posted on the Toddy Ladle, a large piece found only in a few patterns. Here are 2 more examples. Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (14 inches)HWD3 by Howard Sterling(13 1/… Read More
Chelmsford By Gorham
2021-03-24 09:30
Gorham's  Chelmsford pattern was introduced in 1911. It was designed William C. Codman. Other Codman designed Patterns include  Florentine, Etruscan, Fleury,&nb&hell…Read More
Diana By International
2021-03-22 09:30
 International's Diana pattern dates back to 1900. The terminal is decorated with a rococo designed trim. Fruit Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)Small Sardine F… Read More
Adam By Easterling
2021-03-19 09:30
 Although the design reflects that of several decades ago, Adam was introduced by Easterling in 1993.Salad Fork (7 3/8 inches)Old French Knife with Bolster HH (9 5/8 inches)Tablespoon (… Read More
American Classic By Easterling
2021-03-17 09:30
 Easterling's American Classic was introduced in 1934.  Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)Cake Breaker (10 5/8 inches) Read More
Dowery By Dowery
2021-03-15 09:30
 Dowery's pattern of the same name ("Dowery") was introduced in 1934.Luncheon Fork (7 inches)Teaspoon (6 inches) Read More
Bird Aka  JSK2  By JB And SM Knowles
2021-03-12 10:30
 Knowles' Bird (aka JSK2) pattern is one of an intricate design of leaves, birds, and scroll work - definitely a lovely pattern. It dates back to 1800.Pastry Server (8 3/4 inches) Read More
2021-03-03 10:30
Mogensen, like Georg Jensen, is a Danish company. The design of their Greta pattern is similar to the lines of some of Jensen's pattern. Ice Cream Slicer (10 3/4 inches) Read More
Tea Infuser Part 2
2021-02-26 09:00
I have posted on the Tea Infuser, also referred to as the "Tea Ball Spoon" in an earlier post. This piece is used as we today use a tea bag. For those who still prefer to use loose… Read More
Priscilla By Campbell Metcalf
2021-02-24 10:30
Campbell Metcalf's Priscilla pattern dates back to 1892. The design is a combination of beads, scrolls, and flowers.Olive Fork (6 inches) Read More
2021-02-22 09:30
More examples of the Ice Cream Scoop.Rose Point by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)Stradivari by Wallace  (8 1/8 inches)King Richard by Towle (8 inches)Sculptured Rose by Towle (8 7/8 inches) Read More
Herring Serving Fork 2
2021-02-19 10:30
Here are more examples of the Herring Serving Fork that is found in few patterns, most by Georg Jensen. This makes sense since Jensen is a Norwegian Company and Herring is a very popular dis… Read More
Priscilla By Frank Smith
2021-02-17 10:30
 Frank Smith's Priscilla pattern date back to 1924.Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)Strawberry ForkHorseradish Scoop (5 1/2 inches) Read More
Berry Serving Scoop 2
2021-02-15 10:30
Berry Serving Spoons, sometimes referred to as "Casserole Spoons" are usually ornate and detailed in the bowl.Repousse by Kirk (9 /8  inches)Stieff Rose by Kirk Stief (8 1/4 inches)Lily… Read More
Dover By Towle
2021-02-12 10:30
 Towle's Dover pattern dates back to 1880.Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)Four O'Clock Teaspoon  Read More
Floral Lace By Lunt
2021-02-10 10:30
A relatively "new" pattern, Floral Lace was introduced by Lunt in 1967. Also, as an aside to give one an idea of the life of a pattern. This pattern was only produced from 1967 to 1997.Cold… Read More
Villa Norfolk Aka Norfolk By Gorham
2021-02-08 10:30
 Gorham's Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk was introduced in 1904.Salad Fork  (5 7/8 inches)Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches) Read More
Golden Columbine By Lunt
2021-02-03 10:30
 Nord Bolen designed Golden Columbine for Lunt in 1973. This was a later pattern for Bowlen. Earlier he designed Sweetheart Rose (1951), Summer Song (1954), Sta… Read More
Pearl By Frank Whiting
2021-02-01 11:51
Whiting's Pearl pattern dates back to 1888. This is the newest addition to my collection. The pattern is elegant in its simplicity.Pie Fork Read More
Elaine By Lunt
2021-01-29 10:30
Lunt's Elaine pattern dates all the way back to 1893. It is Rococo in design. Note the decorative elements on the edge of the pie knife and the wave in the stems of each piece.Oval Soup Spoo… Read More
Fish Place Knife 2
2021-01-27 10:30
Here are some more examples of the Fish Place Knife. I posted on this earlier.Melrose by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)Repousse by Kirk (8 inches)Pointed Antique by  Reed and Barton (7 3/4 inche… Read More
2021-01-22 10:30
Today's post is my 1700th on this blog. The earliest post that I can pull up was dated November 25, 2009. I had no idea I had been blogging on this subject for 11 years. Since then I have ch… Read More
La Salle By Dominick And Haff
2021-01-22 10:30
 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches) Read More
Ice Serving Spoon 2
2021-01-20 10:30
I posted on Ice Serving Spoons earlier. Here are some more examples.Chantilly by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)English King by Tiffany (9 inches)Mount Vernon by Lunt (8 inches)Bridal Rose by Alvin (7… Read More
Century By Dominick And Haff
2021-01-18 10:00
 Dominick and Haff introduced their  Century pattern, appropriately, in 1900.Large Sardine Fork (5 3/4 inches)Long Handler Chocolate Muddlr (7 inches)Fish Fork (7 inches)Fruit Knif… Read More
Drury Lane By Towle
2021-01-15 10:30
 If I remember correctly, the Muffin Man lived on Drury Lane. Not sure if Towle's pattern by the same name was introduced in 1939.Dinner Fork (8 inches)Bon Bon Spoon (4 /78 inches)Sugar… Read More
Dorothy Bradford By Towle
2021-01-11 10:30
 Towle's Dorothy Bradford pattern dates back to 1913. I'm not sure who this pattern was named for. There were several well known "Dorothy Bradford's".  There was Dorothy Elizabeth… Read More
2021-01-08 10:30
Aristocrat by Towle dates back to 1934. It was designed by Harold E. Nock. Other patterns designed for Towle by Nock include Old Master,  Old Lace (1939), D'Orleans … Read More
Confection Spoon 4
2021-01-04 17:11
Back in 2019, I posted on Confection Spoons. Here are a few more examples of this utensil.Strasbourg by Gorham (5 3/8 inches)Versailles by Gorham (5 1/4 inches)Potomac by Saart Brothers (6 3… Read More
Virginia 19 Engraved By Dominick And Haff
2020-12-28 20:50
 Dominick and Haff's Virginia 19 Engraved pattern was introduced in 1912. It is an engraved variation of their Virginia pattern that is fairly simple.Steel Rod Sharpener Knife (13… Read More
Songs Of Christmas By Wallace Part 2
2020-12-25 10:30
As I posted last year, Wallace introduces an ornament depicting a Christmas Carol called Songs of Christmas. Here 2010 Carol of the Bells2008 I'll be Home for Christmas2011 Winter Wonde… Read More
Gorham's  Sterling Star Ornaments
2020-12-21 10:30
Every year the different sterling companies produce an annual Sterling Ornaments. I posted on this last year. There are different designs. Each ornament is a star surrounded by one of Gorham… Read More
2020-12-14 10:30
 Domonick and Haff's Colonial Antique was introduced in 1923. Note the unique cut outs at the tip of the Ice Cream Fork and Bon Bon Spoon.Ice Cream Fork (5 1/2 inches)Dinner Fork (7 1/8… Read More
Flowers Of Christmas By Towle (Part 4)
2020-12-11 10:30
 Towle produced their collection of "Flowers of Christmas" for several years. The last one was introduced in 1992. I also posted about these earlier.Star of Bethlehem (1992)Christmas Iv… Read More
Gorham Snowflake Ornaments (Part 3)
2020-12-09 10:30
For years, Gorham has produced a Snowflake Ornament. I have posted on them before. Here are a few  more examples from Christmases past. These pieces have held their value. They ran… Read More
2020-12-04 10:30
Reed and Barton introduces a Cross Ornament each year. Here are a  few examples of this year's and some from the past. I posted on these last year.2020 (This year's ornament)19851975201… Read More
Gorham Christmas Ornaments Part 3
2020-12-02 10:30
It's December and that is time to turn our attention to Christmas Pieces. These particular Gorham ornaments are "unlimited" as in they are not dated for a limited supply. I posted on this co… Read More
Gold Tip By Gorham
2020-11-30 10:30
 Gold Tip be Gorham is an extremely simple pattern, yet very elegant. It dates back to 1952.Salad Serving Fork (9 1/8 inches)Master Butter Knife (7 inches)Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches) Read More
Bedford By Gorham
2020-11-25 10:30
 Another pattern from Gorham. Their Bedford pattern dates back to 1895.Confection SpoonSugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches) Read More
Ball By Gorham
2020-11-23 10:30
 Gorham's Ball pattern is both unique  and fairly hard to find.Sugar Spoon (6 1/2 inches) Read More

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