Friday, May 3, 2013

Versailles by Wallace

Versailles by Wallace was introduced in 1914. This is a different pattern than the more well known Versailles pattern by Gorham. Whereas Gorham's pattern was designed by Anton Heller and depicts different scenes from the French palace, this design is much more simple. The terminal has a shield with a blank center that can be engraved. The stem is plain with simple thin lines down the sides. The end of the stem is decorated with a wreath.

Gravy Ladle
Gravy Ladle, Solid Piece

One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)
One Tine Butter Pick

Fork (7 1/8 inches)
Fork


Oyster Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Oyster Fork

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Jonquil by Durgin

Durgin introduced Jonquil in 1898. It has a very distinctive motif of a Jonquil on the terminal with the leaves and stems making their way down the stem. The shoulder of each piece is decorated with an embellishment of the stem design. 

Terrapin Fork (5 1/4 inches)
Large Individual Terrapin Fork

Fruit Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Fruit/orange Spoon

Salad Fork (6 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Monday, April 29, 2013

Passaic by Unger

Unger introduced Passiac in 1900. A beautiful pattern of scrolls and flowers in the company's   long tradition of excellent work and design. A true work of art.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 5/8 inches)


Large Lettuce Serving Fork (8 inches)



Sardine Serving Fork (5 3/8 inches)