Egg Spoons used to crack and eat a poached egg. The bowl tends to be oblong, egg shaped.
(Shown in Rococo by Dominick and Haff 4 1/4 inches)
Friday, April 2, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Pate Knife and Pate Spreader
In the late 19th century grand garden parties were the rage for the well to do, especially on the lawns of the grand homes at Newport. The hostesses of these affairs were always sure to serve cold dishes to their guests. On the menu were cold meats, pate de foie gras, cold fishes (such as salmon), and other delicacies of the times. To serve these delights, there were sterling pieces such as the Pate Knife and Pate Spreader.
The knives actually have a scooped end with a flared blades which makes them quite attractive. Both the spreaders and the knives can be very practical pieces for the modern day hostess, even on the days she is not hosting the grand garden party with foie gras.
(Pate Knife in American Beauty by Manchester 6 inches)
(Pate Knife shown in Mount Vernon by Lunt 6 inches)
(Pate Spreader shown Versailles by Gorham 4 1/2 inches)
(Pate Spreader shown Marquis by Whiting 4 5/8 inches)
Monday, March 29, 2010
La Scala by Gorham
Lifetime Sterling describes this pattern: "For a dramatic statement, this glamorous pattern brings three-dimensional opulence to your table. Introduced in 1964, the finely tooled design incorporates deeply carved borders with lavish scrollwork enhanced by intermittent floral details and a striking rosette crowning the neck. Significant weight and uncompromising craftsmanship lend a luxurious note to traditional and formal settings to wow your guests and provide the ultimate finishing touch to all of your meals."
To me, this is an example of a modern pattern trying to imitate one of the older finely designed intricate patterns and it just doesn't work. To me, it just looks "new". It is still an attractive sterling pattern, but a newer one.
(Gravy Ladle 7 inches)
(Cheese Knife 6 inches)
(Mustard Ladle 5 inches)
(Seafood Fork 5 3/4 inches)
