Melrose by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed Melrose for Gorham. The pattern was introduced in 1948. Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic for Gorham (1941), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).

Short Handle Olive Fork (5 1/4 inches)

Mustard Spoon (5 inches)

Fish Fork (HH) (7 /4 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)

Louvre by George Shiebler

Another old pattern by Shiebler, Louvre dates back to 1890.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Large Cheese Scoop (7 1/4 inches)

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Vegetable Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)

Diamond by George Shiebler

George Shiebler's Diamond pattern dates back to 1860.

Master Salt Spoon (3 1/2 inches)

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)

Marie Antoinette by Alvin

One of several patterns of the same name, Alvin's Marie Antoinette was introduced in 1910.

Toast Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Windsor Manor by Watson

Watson's Windsor Manor "only" dates back to 1940.

Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)


Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)


Small Casserole Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Lotus by Gorham

Lotus by Gorham is a rather unique. It dates back to 1865.

Small Punch Ladle (11 5/8 inches)

Youth Tea Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Ice Cream Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Sugar Tongs (5 1/2 inches)

Tongs

Among-st the various sterling flatware patterns, there are 24 different types of Tongs. In all my research there are many of these I have never stumbled upon. Also, I am sure that a few of these are just different names for the same utensil. Any way, in the spirit of the Victorians and their fear of having a dish or food without a unique utensil designed for it, here is the list of Tongs.

Asparagus Serving Tong

Asparagus Tong - Individual

Bon Bon Tong

Caviar Tong

Chicken Tong

Ice Tong

Lemon Juicing Tong

Mechanical Asparagus Tong

Olive Tong

Oyster Tong

Pasta Serving Tongs

Pastry Tongs

Petit Four Tong

Pickle Tong

Salad Serving Tong

Salad Tong

Sandwich Tong

Sardine Tong

Scissor Tong

Serving Tong

Sugar Tong

Tete a Tete Tongs

Toast Tongs

Tongs

Laurel by Gorham

Gorham introduced their Laurel pattern in 1885.

Jelly Spoon (7 inches)

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Pie Knife (9 1/4 inches)

Lady Washington by Gorham

Another one of Gorham's older patterns. Lady Washington pattern was introduced in 1876.

Individual Fish Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

H 350 by Gorham

Another one of Gorham's "H" pattern, H350 is a beautiful example of sterling flatware with a floral pattern.