Friday, May 4, 2012

Pie Knife

The Pie Knife is an odd piece. It is different from the Pie Server, but not shaped like a traditional knife.

Strasbourg by Gorham (9 1/4 inches)












Versailles by Gorham (9 1/4 inches)















Frontenac by International (9 inches)














Lily of the Valley by Whiting (9 1/8 inches)


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Five O'Clock Spoons

The Five O'Clock Spoon is longer than the Four O'Clock Spoon at 4 3/4 to 5 3/8, but shorter in length at 5 to 5 5/8 inches than the regular teaspoon, usually 5 7/8 to slightly over 6 inches. Although, this spoon can also to be used when coffee is served in the late afternoon, it has an identity crisis. You will see Five O'Clock spoons referred to as "Youth Five O'Clock spoons" which I think indicates their shorter size fitting into a youth's place setting. Also, they are called "Five O'Clock Souvenir spoons". The souvenir spoons usually have some type of design engraved on them - a city, world's fair, a state, etc. These are examples of true Five O'Clock Spoons.


Mythologique by Gorham (5 inches)










Montclair by Gorham (5 1/2 inches)









Misc Floral Pattern (Golden Rod) by Baker Manchester (5 inches)









ALS5 Lily by Alvin (5 5/8 inches) 












Love Disarmed by Reed & Barton  (5 5/8 inches)

Monday, April 30, 2012

Berain by Wallace

Berain was introduced by Wallace in 1907. The pattern is an elaborate design that looks like it is etched in the silver. The decoration continues onto the bowls of the spoons and the shoulders of the forks. It is truly exquisite.







Five O'clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)









Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)











Small Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)
















Gravy Ladle (7 1/2 inches)