Shiebler's Gipsy pattern dates back to 1880. The design is one of leaves and vines that make a garland as they works their way up the stem and around a medallion on the terminal that is suitable for a monogram.
Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)
Friday, June 13, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Charlemagne by Towle
Towle introduced Charlemagne in 1963. The pattern is an attempt at an Edwardian or Victorian design with the heavy terminal, busy florals, and decorated shoulder. However, it shows its youth. The flowers are too modern, the edges too clean, and the overall pattern trying too hard. For a pattern of the 1960's I will say it is so much better than the thin designs with a waved line up the stem and a rose embellished in it.
Lemon Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Steak Knife (9 1/8 inches)
Baby Spoon (4 3/8 inches)
Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)
Lemon Fork (5 1/2 inches)
Steak Knife (9 1/8 inches)
Baby Spoon (4 3/8 inches)
Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)
Monday, June 9, 2014
Lorraine by Alvin
Alvin introduced Lorraine in 1904. The pattern has a flourish motif at the top of the terminal that is repeated at the top of the stem and at the base of the stem.
Ramekin Fork (5 3/8 inches)
Jelly Cake Server (8 7/8 inches)
Jam Spoon (7 1/8 inches)
Flat Handled Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)
Ramekin Fork (5 3/8 inches)
Jelly Cake Server (8 7/8 inches)
Jam Spoon (7 1/8 inches)
Flat Handled Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)