Aspic Server

The Aspic Server designed for that Victorian jelly creation. A culinary dish, best left in that era. One of those mystery parts of meal that it was better not to ask what it contained. Unlike today's aspic that usually has a tomato base with vegetables in it, the Victorian version of the dish usually contained eggs, fish, various pieces of meats (tongue, etc. - need I go further?), and vegetables to add color. The name "aspic" came from the word for snake due to the colorful nature of the dish. The piece is designed to both slice the gelatin dish and then serve it.

Armor by Whiting (8 1/2 inches)





Hanover by Gorham  (8 inches) 





Honeysuckle by Whiting (8 5/8 inches)

Scallop Bowl Potato Server

I found this piece referred to as the Scalloped Bowl Buffet Sever but more frequently as the Scalloped Potato Server. The more interesting thing was that I could only find pieces in patterns by Reed and Barton. I'm not sure if this is a Reed and Barton creation or not, I'll continue looking. Whatever the case, it is an example of taking an utilitarian serving piece and by adding elaborate decoration to the bowl's edge, creating a work of art.

Shown in Francis I by Reed and Barton  (8 1/2 inches)

Shown in La Rocaille by Reed and Barton (9 inches)



Shown in Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (8 7/8 inches)