The Dressing Spoon, sometimes referred to as a Platter Spoon, differs from a regular Serving Spoon in that it is longer, up to 14 inches in some cases. Also, some of these have a "button" on the back which is to keep them from sliding into the food when resting on the side of the dish.
Trajan by Reed and Barton (12 3/8 inches)
Mayflower by Kirk Stieff (10 3/4 inches)
Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (14 1/2 inches)
BMN2 by Bruckman and Sohne (10 1/4 inches)
La Splendide by Reed and Barton (12 7/8 inches)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Cold Meat Serving Fork
A lovely serving piece, especially the design treatments to the tines in some patterns. The Cold Meat Serving Fork is a different piece from Chipped Beef Fork. Here are some examples of the piece.
Canterbury by Towle ( 8 5/8 inches)
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (Orchids 8 inches)
King Richard by Towle (8 1/8 inches)
Old Colonial by Towle (7 1/4 inches)
Wedgewood by International (9 inches)
Georgian by Towle (7 5/8 inches)
Canterbury by Towle ( 8 5/8 inches)
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (Orchids 8 inches)
King Richard by Towle (8 1/8 inches)
Old Colonial by Towle (7 1/4 inches)
Wedgewood by International (9 inches)
Georgian by Towle (7 5/8 inches)
Monday, June 6, 2011
Chippendale Old by Alvin
Introduced in 1900 by Alvin, ChippendaleOld is an unique "open" style pattern.
Salad Fork (6 inches)
Beef Fork
Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)
Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Knife with Bolster (9 inches)
Solid Cheese Serving Knife (6 1/2 inches)
Salad Fork (6 inches)
Beef Fork
Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)
Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Knife with Bolster (9 inches)
Solid Cheese Serving Knife (6 1/2 inches)