Kensington by Gorham

Gorham's Kensington pattern dates back to 1893. It is an elegant balanced pattern that has aged well. The terminal has a feather motif on the tip.

Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)


Fish Fork (6 3/8  inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Large Jelly Knife (8 inches)

Tapestry by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Tapestry in 1964. As I have commented often, there are few patterns in the second half on the 20th century that appeal to me. That said, I find this one simple but very elegant. It was designed by John Prip who also designed Contessina for Reed and Barton in 1965, which is another pattern I also admire for a newer design.

Tapestry has the simple lines of a flat ended terminal that leads to a plain thin stem. The terminal is heavily embossed like a deep piece of thick woven tapestry. The design tapers off as if the threads end at the top of the stem and then there is nothing else. It is simplicity at its best.



Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Solid Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)


Hollow Knife (9 inches)


Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Medici Old by Gorham

Medici Old introduced by Gorham in 1880 is an incredibly ornate Multi Motif pattern. In the middle of the terminal of each piece is a different character. The design carries half way down the stem and is met with a strong pattern of straight lines that continues to the shoulder. 


Fork (7 5/8 inches)


Ice Cream Spoon (5 7/8 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)



French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)