Blackberry by Tiffany

Introduced by Tiffany in 1875, the pattern Blackberry is often linked with its sister pattern Strawberry  and linked with the "Vine" patterns designed by Tiffany. It is in fact not a part of the "Vine" pattern family and, though, similar, is a separate pattern from Strawberry. Where Strawberry's stem is an open woven vine, Blackberry's stem is solid and decorated with the leave and berries of the fruit. The motif pattern through out the pattern is the leaves, berries, vine, and flower of the fruit.

3 Tine Fruit Fork (6 inches)

Fruit Serving Spoon (9 1/2 inches)

St James by Tiffany

A Renaissance Revival style designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany in 1898 that became inactive in 1912.  One of the first features one notices in St. James is the crossed multi-ribbed bands. This gives an open area for engraving. A line of beading goes down the handle.The design on the back is very simliar to the compex pattern of the front.  According to William Hood's book  Tiffany Silver Flatware "The significance of the name 'St. James' is unclear."

(Fruit Orange Spoon)

(Lobster Pick)

(Preserve Spoon)

(Small Steak Carving Fork)

(Sardine Fork)

(Asparagus Tongs)

(Salad Serving Fork)

(Serving Spoon 9 3/8 inches)

New Art by Durgin

This very rare American Art Nouveau pattern, New Art was introduced by Durgin in 1898. I absolutely love Durgin designs for their detail and to me this is the best example of their fine craftsmanship. The detail is deep and complex, with different floral themes of Irises, Lilies, and Daffodils.

Cold Meat Fork (with Iris) (9 1/2 inches)



Asparagus Fork (10 1/8 inches)



Beef Fork (with Daffodils) (5 3/8 inches)



Berry Spoon (with Lilies) (8 3/4 inches)



Ice spoon (8 3/4 inches)



Pie Knife (with Lilies 10 1/8 inches)



Small Chipped Beef Fork (with Narcissus) ( 6 3/8 inches)



Cream Ladle (with Narcissus) (6 inches)



Salad Serving Fork ( with Iris) (9 3/8 inches)