Spring Patterns

It is that time of year when the flowers bloom and we are reminded that winter has finally passed. "Spring" was a popular theme with silver designers. Here are a few examples.

Breath of Spring II by Amston (1952)
Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Spring Glory by International (1952 ) Designed by Lillian V. M. Helander
Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springtime by International (1935) Designed by Alfred G. Kintz and Frederick W. Stark
Seafood fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springfield Engraved by Unger (1900)
Dessert Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

Queen Anne Patterns

Here are the patterns (I found) named for Queen Anne. You will notice that each of these is very simple and plain.


Queen Anne by Tuttle (1928)  
(Fork) (7 Inches)




Queen Anne by Tiffany (1870)
(Sardine Serving Fork) (5 1/2 inches)




Queen Anne by Dominick and Haff  (1910)
Sardine Serving Fork  (6 inches)



I also found Queen Anne by Gorham (1870) , Mount Vernon (1914), and Reed and Barton (1910), although I could not find any examples of these patterns.

Patterns Named for Ladies Part 2

Earlier I posted about sterling flatware patterns named for Lady's. Here are a few more.


Lady Constance by Towle (1922 designed by Harold E. Nock)
(Lemon Fork) (5 5/8 inches)



Lady Mary by Towle (1917 designed by Harold E. Nock)
(Lemon Fork) (5 1/2 inches)




Lady Fairfield by Saart (1930)
(Baby Fork) (4 3/8 inches)





Lady Sterling by Weidlich (1937)
(Fish Serving Fork) (8 1/2 inches)

Oxford by Gorham

I found this pattern, Oxford by Gorham to be rather enchanting. It dates back to 1895 and I could find few examples of it. The terminal has a unique tip on the end of it. There is a vine with flowers that curves around the terminal leaving room for a monogram. Then the vine makes it way down the stem.

Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)



Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Jelly Server (Part 2)

 This is the Jelly Server, I have posted on it before. It is not to be confused with the Jelly Spoon or Jelly Knife. 

La Salle by Dominick and Haff (6 3/4 inches)


Meadow Rose by Watson (6 3/8  inches)






King George by Watson (5 1/4 inches)



Etruscan by Gorham ( 6 1/8 inches)

Preserve Spoon (Part 3)

Once again, as I have posted about earlier, here is the Preserve Spoon. It can usually be differentiated from the jelly spoon by its more oblong bowl. You can see in the Raphael piece by Alvin, although the bowl is more rounded, it still has an oblong shape. 



Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff  (7 3/4  inches)



Craftsman by Towle ( inches)



Raphael by Alvin (7 3/8 inches)



Princess by Watson (7 inches)

Master Salt Spoon (Part 2)

As I posted earlier the Master Salt Spoon is much larger than its little brother the Salt Spoon. I still find them delightful pieces, and can usually found in most patterns.

English King by Tiffany (3 1/2  inches)



Fairfax by Durgin ( 3 3/4 inches)



Mount Vernon by Lunt (4 inches)


Meadow Rose by Watson (3 1/8 inches)

Lilly (88) by Gorham

Gorham's pattern Lilly, also called 88, was introduced in 1870 and only discontinued in 1991. This is another Gorham pattern having the design on a large terminal with a relatively small thin stem only adorned with a simple element toward the shoulder. The terminal of this pattern is adorned with an intricate design of lily of the valley and other elements in a three dimensional motif. All this makes these pieces more like works of art more than eating utensils. 

Demitasse Spoon  ( 4 1/8 inches)


Large Soup Ladle (13  inches)


Sardine Serving Fork (4 7/8  inches)


Tea Knife  (7 3/8  inches)

Imperial by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Imperial pattern in 1891. If you look closely you can see the same basic lines in this design as those in Gorham's Chantilly, King George, and Poppy to name a few. The design is simple with just a plain terminal and stem edged with a double line. An embellishment separates the terminal from the stem.

Salad Fork (6 inches)


Flat Handled Butter Spreader (5 3/8  inches)


Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 3/8  inches)




Small Sugar Sifter (5 3/4  inches)

Grecian by Gorham

Grecian is one of Gorham's older patterns, introduced in 1861. The design is different from the traditional ones in that it has a simple thin stem with the pattern itself being the terminal. The design on the terminal resembles a fan of feathers.

Teaspoon ( 5 7/8 inches)

Large Sugar Sifter (7 3/8  inches)

Nut Pick (5  inches)