Wednesday, September 4, 2013

San Lorenzo by Tiffany

A stately pattern, San Loranzo was introduced by Tiffany in 1916. It is one of their lesser known patterns. From the terminal to the shoulder  the stem is a straight line gently getting smaller as it reaches the shoulder. The stem has a simple rectangular border around it and the terminal features a nice blank crest suitable for monogramming. 

Grapefruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)
Individual Grapefruit Spoon

Individual Salt Spoon  (2 1/4 inches)

 Individual Salt Spoon


Individual Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)
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4 comments:

  1. F HodgesOctober 9, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    "San Lorenzo" is a handsome pattern with good weight. However, the stem of the fork and the spoon are rather flat, and do not balance well in the hand. Gorham's "Lansdowne," a similar pattern introduced about the same time, is not as heavy but has a better feel when one holds it..

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  2. AC WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    This is another design that while I admire it, I would not choose it. I prefer a more rounded handle that fits well in a diner's hand.

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  3. AC WilliamsNovember 5, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    This is another pattern with a "flat" design that does nothing for me.

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  4. F HodgesNovember 6, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Again--this is a pattern that probably appeals more to men than to women..

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