Friday, March 1, 2013

Louis XV by Durgin

Durgin introduced Louis XV in 1891. It is an elaborate pattern typical of Durgin. The design is lovely and causes the stem, in following the design, to be somewhat wavy, which brings beauty to the pattern.

Cracker Spoon (7 1/2 inches)


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)


Large Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)



Large Fish Serving Set

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Honeysuckle by Whiting

An old pattern, Honeysuckle by Whiting, dates back to 1870. The design has honeysuckles plants in bloom on the terminal with a crossed thin cord motif at the top of the stem, simple lines down the stem, with a band of the cord motif repeated just above the shoulder. Some of the bowls and blades have decoration on them, but for the most part, all the design is focused on the terminal.

Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)  

Whiting Manf Co Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1870) Fork


Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Whiting Manf Co Honeysuckle (Sterling, 1870) Teaspoon

Monday, February 25, 2013

Gladstone by Whiting

This pattern, Gladstone, by Frank Whiting dates back to 1891. It is a glorious pattern with few examples. It is a heavy design of scrolls and textures.


Large Sardine Serving Fork


Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)
Salad Serving Spoon, Solid Piece in the Gladstone  (strl,1891) pattern by Frank Whiting Silver