Vegetable Serving Fork (Part 2)

A very ornate piece, the Vegetable Serving Fork, which I have posted on earlier, usually has an extended shoulder that forms a partial bowl with thick tines at the end.




Versailles by Gorham  (8 3/4 inches)

Cambridge by Gorham (8 5/8 inches) 

Fontainbleau by Gorham (9 inches)

Saratoga by Tiffany (8 1/8 inches)

282X by George Shiebler (9 1/4 inches)

Murillo by Wood and Hughes

Murillo was introduced by Wood and Hughes in 1875 (137 years ago). A "flat" design that has a heart shaped blank shield on the terminal suitable for engraving. This is surrounded by small flowers, leaves and other tiny designs. The stem is decorated as a column with lines, bars, and other emblems. The overall design is a very stately, yet feminine.

Demitasse Spoon (4 3/8 inches)

Fork (7 inches)

Dessert Spoon (7 1/4 inches)

Master Butter Spreader (7 inches)

Vegetable Serving Spoon (Pierced Bowl)

Like I mentioned earlier, the Vegetable Serving Spoon comes in three "styles", the Oval Bowl, Pointed Bowl, and  here is the Pierced  Bowl Vegetable Serving Spoon.

Olympian by Tiffany (9 inches)

Francis I by Reed and Barton (8 3/8 inches)

 Savannah by Reed and Barton (8 3/8 inches)

Vegetable Serving Spoon (Pointed Bowl)

Like I mentioned earlier, the Vegetable Serving Spoon comes in three "styles", the Oval Bowl, Pierced Bowl, and  here is the Pointed  Bowl Vegetable Serving Spoon.

Imperial by Gorham (9 inches)

 

Cromwell by Gorham (9 1/2 inches)

Old Colony Old by Gorham ( inches)

Daisy by Wood and Hughes

Daisy by Wood and Hughes (not to be confused with the Daisy pattern by Paye and Baker) was introduced in 1880. A lovely pattern with daisies surrounding the terminal  and leaves intertwined downed the stem.

Pie Server (8 1/2 inches)

Jelly Cake Server (7 3/4 inches)

Salad Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Vegetable Serving Spoon (Oval Bowl)

I have mentioned the Vegetable Serving Fork earlier. The Vegetable Serving Spoon, a general serving utensil, is found in every pattern ,and comes in three "styles" (Oval, Pointed, and Pierced). These are examples of the Oval Bowl Vegetable Serving Spoon.

Henry II by Gorham (10 inches)

Saint Dunstan by Tiffany (9 inches)

Baronial Old by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

Broom Corn by Tiffany (9 3/8 inches)

Celstial by Wood and Hughes

Celestial by Wood and Hughes is a most interesting pattern that has a different design on the terminal of each piece. It is an old pattern being introduced in 1875 (or 1870 according to another source).

Fork (7 inches)

 

Teaspoon (6 inches)

 

Youth Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Master Salt Spoon (3 5/8 inches)

Cream Soup Spoon

The Cream Soup spoon differs from the Gumbo Soup spoon in that the bowl is more round. The length of the stem is about the same. (Keep in mind there are 4 different styles of soup spoons - 5 if you are counting the Continental Size.)

Buttercup by Gorham (6 1/4 inches)

Old Colonel by Towle (6 inches)

Violet by Wallace (5 7/8 inches)

 

Versailles by Gorham (6 3/8 inches)

Moustache Spoon

I just stumbled upon this piece. I think its use speaks for itself, given the Victorian men's style of facial hair. Here is the Moustache Spoon.

Baltimore Rose by Schofield

Milano by Buccellati  (5 1/4 inches)

Albemarle by Gorham

Albemarle was introduced by Gorham in 1894 and designed by William C. Codman. There is another "Albemarle" pattern by Alvin which is totally different.

Short Olive Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Large Berry Spoon (9 inches)

Medium Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/2 inches)