Friday, August 11, 2017

Maryland by Gorham

Gorham's Maryland pattern dates back to 1885. Don't confuse this with Alvin's Maryland (1910)  or Kirk's Old Maryland pattern. It is an ornate pattern. 

Oyster Fork (5 1/4 inches)
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Pierced Pea Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

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Salad Serving Fork (8  1/2 inches)

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Sugar Sifter (5 5/8 inches)

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Maytime by Alvin


Alvin introduced Maytime in1936 by F. Russell Woodward. Other patterns he designed for Alvin also include Chased Romantique, Miss Alvin, and Rouchambeau. You note that the lines of each of these patterns are very similar.


Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

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Fork (7 1/8 inches)

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Ice Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

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Monday, August 7, 2017

Mastercraft by Alvin

Alvin introduced Mastrcraft in 1937. The pattern has a great design and a terminal idea for monograms.

French Hollow Knife (9 inches)





Table Serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 inches)