Friday, October 8, 2010

One Tine Butter Picks

An odd piece, but one with a mission, the Butter Pick was designed to pick up a cold pat of butter from a plate. The twist on the end gives it a truly unique look. Most are flat handled and usually can be found in most patterns.


Anthene/ Crescendo by Amstom (6 1/8 inches)





Botticelli by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)





Les Six Fleurs by Reed and Barton (6 1/4 inches)





Lily by Whiting (6 inches)





Louvre by Wallace (6 inches)





Strasbourg by Gorham




Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Sugar Tong

For serving formal tea or coffee, sugar cubes are served with Sugar Tong. And, no, I cannot tell you why they are a "Tong" and not "Tongs". They are vary in length from 3 1/4 inches to 5 inches. Although the handles are beautiful and reflect the notes of the pattern, to me the true beauty of these pieces are in the unique features in the pinchers.

Chrysanthemum by Durgin
Large Sugar Tongs

Baltimore Rose by Schofield

Small Sugar Tongs

Bridal Rose by Alvin (4 1/2 inches)

Large Sugar Tongs

Morning Glory by Alvin

Small Sugar Tongs

Anthene by Frank Whiting (3 1/2 inches)




Louvre by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)



Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (4 7/8 inches)


Monday, October 4, 2010

Daisy by Paye and Baker

Daisy by Paye and Baker is an exquisite pattern which was introduced in 1908. 

Pastry Fork (5 5/8 inches)


Pastry Fork

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)


Five O’clock Spoon


Large Lettuce Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)


Large Lettuce Serving Fork


Long Handle Olive Spoon  (7 1/8 inches)


Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon


Sugar Spoon


Sugar Spoon