Frank Smith introduced Crystal in 1895, then (from what I glean reintroduced it in 1922). The pattern is a design of heavy scroll work, but in a masculine way.
Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)
Friday, July 11, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Gothic by Shiebler
George W. Shiebler introduced Gothic sometime between 1890 and 1899. The pattern is a solid heavy design of scroll work. But its weight does not take away from its beauty. This is a lovely pattern. This pattern is vaguely similar but much more ornate than Dominick and Haff's Gothic patter.
Solid Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)
Sardine Serving Fork (4 5/8 inches)
Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Solid Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)
Sardine Serving Fork (4 5/8 inches)
Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)
Oyster Fork (6 1/8 inches)
Monday, July 7, 2014
Helena by Blackinton
Helena by Blackinton was introduced in 1900. The terminal has a beaded aged with a "flourished" design on the tip. There is another design element that separates the terminal from the stem and the stem itself is contours and widens at the base for another design motif. The serving pieces are very beautifully detailed in their design.
Preserve Spoon ( 7 3/4 inches)
Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8 inches)
Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Pierced Almond Spoon (4 3/4 inches)
Preserve Spoon ( 7 3/4 inches)
Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8 inches)
Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)
Pierced Almond Spoon (4 3/4 inches)