Friday, April 20, 2018

Flora by Reed and Barton

In 1890, Reed and Barton introduced their Flora pattern. The design is an intricate one of flowers and swirls decorating the handle from terminal to the shoulder of the piece.


Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (9 inches)



Cake Server (9 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Empire by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton's 1892 Empire pattern is a lovely example of Victorian sterling.

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Fork (7 3/8 inches)



Old French Hollow Knife ( 3/4 inches)




Monday, April 16, 2018

Empire by Buccellati

Buccellati's Empire pattern was introduced in 1970. For a relatively newer pattern, this design is more of an older one with detail. "Empire" is a popular name for sterling patterns. There are also Empire by Ercuis Whiting's Empire (1892) , Durgin's Empire (1895) and, Empire by Towle (1894), Empire by Shreve or Durgin

Sauce Ladle (with spout)  (7 1/8 inches)



Yoked Asparagus Tongs (10 inches)




Butter Spreader (HH) (6 3/8 inches)



Large 2-Tine Cold Meat Serving Fork (10 5/8 inches)