Friday, February 17, 2017

Orleans by Towle

Yet another "Orleans" pattern. This one by Towle introduced in 1890. The design is one of lovely scroll work.


Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)





Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Orleans by Frank Whiting

Watson introduced their Orleans pattern in 1915, and in 1936 International introduced their Orleans pattern. Not to add to the confusion, earlier in 1892, Frank Whiting had introduced an Orleans pattern which personally I find much prettier than the other two.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Two Tine Butter Pick (5 1/4 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (4 7/8 inches)




Monday, February 13, 2017

FWS1 by Frank Whiting

Yet another pattern  known only by a number, FWS1 was introduced by Frank Whiting in 1915.

Pie Server (9 3/4 inches)




Baby Fork (4 5/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)