Friday, March 4, 2016

Pierced Cheese Server

Unlike the regular Cheese server you are likely to see, these are examples of the Pierced Cheese Server, that is much more ornate due to the pierced plate. The example in Commonwealth I can easily see being confused with the Tomato or Cucumber Server.

Old Colonial by Towle (5 7/8 inches)




Mary Warren by Manchester (5 3/4 inches)

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Commonwealth by Watson (6 inches)





Gadroonette by Manchester (5 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Pynchon by Lunt

Lunt's Pynchon pattern, introduced in 1910 is similar to Lunt's Monticello and Chippendale patterns with the open design in the terminal. 


Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Flat Handled Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)

Monday, February 29, 2016

French Provenicial by Towle

French Provincial is a simple pattern introduced in 1948 by Towle. That said it ranks among the top 50 most popular flatware patterns today.

Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)




Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)



Fish Serving Knife (11 1/4 inches)



Teaspoon (6 inches)