Friday, August 15, 2014

Wedding Cake Knife (Part 2)

Another look at the Wedding Cake Knife, a piece I have posted on earlier. It is a large piece, usually used for grand ceremonies. A nice piece to give as a gift to a special couple. 


Eloquence by Lunt (12 1/4 inches)



Audubon by Tiffany ( 12 1/4 inches)



Contessina by Towle (12 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Asparagus Serving Fork Part 2

These are more examples of the Asparagus Serving Fork, (which I have posted on earlier) and which differs from the Asparagus Server. It is a truly beautiful piece in any pattern.

Lancaster by Gorham (9 1/8 inches)



Cordova by Towle (9 1/2 inches)



Virginia Carvel by Towle (8 5/8 inches)



Old English by Towle (9 1/2 inches)



Monday, August 11, 2014

Arlington by Towle

Towle introduced Arlington in 1884. It is a multi-motif pattern which means that there are different designs on different pieces. If you will note each example below has a different motif representing a few that are repeated in the pattern.


Small Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)





Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)




Sugar Spoon (6  inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 7/8 inches)