Friday, December 13, 2013

Knickerbocker Etched by Gorham

Gorham introduced Knickerbocker Etched pattern in 1870. It is was is known as a "Multi Motif" pattern, as in there are different designs on the pieces. There is also a pattern by Gorham called Knickerbocker Etched - Game, that instead of floral motifs has that of wild game on it.

Fork  (7 1/8 inches)
Fork

Fish Serving Knife

Large Solid Fish Serving Knife

Tablespoon (8 5/8 inches)

Tablespoon (serving Spoon)

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Carmel by Wallace

Wallace introduce Carmel in 1912. Design has a midevil look to it at first glance. The edges have a hammered design. However, when I looked closer at the cross on the end of the terminal and on the top of shoulder I had a different thought. I am going to go out on a limb here, but the cross at the end of this pattern resembles the Apostles Cross and Carmel happens to be the name of a mountain in Israel. Take it as you will. I can find no history of this pattern or significance of the design. 



Large Gravy Ladle  (7 inches)
Large Gravy Ladle, Solid Piece

Small Sugar Tongs  ( 3 7/8 inches)
Small Sugar Tongs


Small Ice Cream Fork   (5 3/8 inches)
Small Ice Cream Fork

Knife  (9 5/8 inches)
Old French Hollow Knife With Bolster


Monday, December 9, 2013

Modern Victorian by Lunt

Lunt introduced Modern Victorian in 1931. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz.   Koonz also designed American Victorian and Charles II for Lunt. This pattern is along the lines of American Victorian but with a little more design to the terminal and shoulder of the pieces.


Seafood Fork  (5 7/8 inches)

Cocktail/seafood Fork

Salad Fork  (6 3/8 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Nut Serving Spoon  (4 7/8 inches)

Solid Nut Serving Spoon

Small Steak Carving Fork  (8 7/8 inches)

Small Steak Carving Fork With Stainless Prongs