Nut Picks

Nut Picks are not a hard piece to figure out. (Not to be confused with a letter opener.) They are used to separate the meat of the nut from the shell. Usually they are used as a place piece, so a full service of sterling would have a pick for every place setting.

Japanese by Tiffany (5 inches)

Louis XIV by Gorham (4 7/8 inches)

Carnation by Wallace (4 1/2 inches)


Rose by Wallace (4 1/2 inches)


Marquis by Frank Whiting (5 1/4 inches)



Oval Twist by Whiting (5 1/8 inches)



Armor by Whiting (5 1/2 inches)



Lotus by Gorham (4 3/4 inches)

Cherry Forks

The Cherry Fork differs from the cocktail, strawberry, lobster, and pickle fork in that it is usually shorter and has 2 tines. In some patterns this fork is referred to as the Canape Fork.

(Shown in Vine by Tiffany 2 3/4 inches)

(Shown in Francis I by Reed and Barton 4 3/8 inches)

Sir Christopher by Wallace

This pattern was designed by William Warren, one of Wallace's top designers (he also designed Grand Baroque). Lifetime Sterling describes the pattern as, "Renowned royal architect Sir Christopher Wren was the inspiration for this ornate pattern introduced in 1936. The High English Renaissance styling and the concept of beauty as a whole is translated into the harmonious proportions in the center shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage, fruit, and flowers, typifying fertility. The sculptural grandeur and fine detailing is evident from every angle of this magnificent flatware ideal for traditional and formal settings and every dining occasion."

(Gravy Ladle 6 1/2 inches)

(Lemon Fork 5 1/2 inches)