Alvin's Carnation pattern dates back to 1900. Like many patterns of this time it has a lovely rich design on it. This is a bit different from Wallace's Carnation pattern (1909).
Almond Scoop (5 7/8)
Friday, September 15, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Marie Antoinette Patterns
Marie Antoinette is another popular names for sterling patterns. Here are two examples.
Alvin (1910) Luncheon Fork
Dominick and Haff (1917) Cocktail Fork
Alvin (1910) Luncheon Fork
Dominick and Haff (1917) Cocktail Fork
Monday, September 11, 2017
Cellini Patterns
There are a plethora of sterling patterns named Cellini. Each is very unique in its design paying homage to "Benvenuto Cellini [born in 1500] ,an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, and artist who also wrote a famous autobiography and poetry. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism." *1
Here are several examples of Teaspoons in various Cellini patterns:
Cellini by Alvin (1929)
Cellini by Frank Smith (1890)
Cellini by Ricci Sterling
1, source, Wikipedia
Here are several examples of Teaspoons in various Cellini patterns:
Cellini by Alvin (1929)
Cellini by Frank Smith (1890)
Cellini by Ricci Sterling
1, source, Wikipedia