Friday, March 20, 2015

Chase and Pierced Vine by CJ Vander

One source dated this pattern back to 1750. Whatever the date Chased and Pierced Vine by C. J. Vander is truly a unique pattern.

Pierced Tablespoon (9 inches)


Butter Knife (6 1/4 inches)



Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Web Silver, Edward Web, Webster, Watson, and Wallace Companies Markings

In trying to identify different pieces of silver, these are the markings of some of the older companies. Often this is the first clue when trying to figure out the name of the pattern.

Web Silver







Edward Webb




Webster Markings




Watson Markings


Wallace



Monday, March 16, 2015

Duke of Windsor by Manchester

Manchester introduced Duke of Windsor in 1937. The pattern has more of a modern design with a "notched" indention between the terminal and stem. A simple motif adorns the terminal and another on the bottom of the stem.



Gravy Ladle (6 1/4 inches)


Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Fruit Spoon (6 1/8 inches)