International introduced Abbottsford in 1907. The pattern is a unique design of a terminal surrounded by leaves with an oval suitable for engraving. The stem is several straight lines that are decorated with 3 cross pieces as if they were bundles being corded together.
Fish Fork (7 inches)
Small Sugar Sifter (5 5/8 inches)
Friday, July 25, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Richmond by Alvin
A second Richmond pattern is that introduced b Alvin in 1929. This design is quite simple with a beaded edge and a pointed terminal with a small star like symbol on it.
Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)
Hollow Handled Knife (9 3/4 inches)
Old Style Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)
Bob Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)
Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)
Hollow Handled Knife (9 3/4 inches)
Old Style Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)
Bob Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)
Monday, July 21, 2014
Richmond by Towle
There are at least 3 Richmond patterns. This is the one by Towle. It was introduced in 1901. While the pattern itself is decorative and attractive with a balanced flourish on the tip of the terminal, double edge around the stem and terminal, and detail at the bottom of the stem, it is nothing special. However, the serving pieces are exquisite. The details on the tine on the butter pick, the shoulder and tines on the beef fork, and the design on the berry spoon (which is an enlargement of the flourish on the tip of the terminal) turn this into a simply beautiful pattern by Towle.
One Tine Butter Pick (7 1/2 inches)
Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 3/8 inches)
Hollow Handled Dinner Knife (9 1/4 inches)
Small Berry Spoon (8 inches)
One Tine Butter Pick (7 1/2 inches)
Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 3/8 inches)
Hollow Handled Dinner Knife (9 1/4 inches)
Small Berry Spoon (8 inches)