Cake Saw

Another revisit to the Cake Saw. A large knife used for cutting cake. 


Hizen by Gorham



Rococo by Dominick and Haff (9 3//8 inches)





Rose by Mount Vernon (9 3/4 inches)



Lancaster by Gorham (9 1/2 inches)



No. 38 by Towle (8 1/4 inches)



Chrysanthemum by Gorham (10 3/8  inches)

Update on the Elusive Mango Fork

Lucy commented on my Mango Fork post (See July 9, 2010). Upon further research, I found that most Mango forks by American manufactures are in Silverplate patterns, not Sterling. The 1911 Louis XVI pattern by Community Silver, which is now Oneida, is silverplate and does have a Mango fork, as do Primrose (1915) and Patrician (1914) both older Community Silver/Oneida Silverplate patterns. These patterns have been discontinued. 

Another pattern Lucy mentions is Holly, by National/ EHH Smith (1904 - since discontinued) is also a silverplate pattern. I could not find a mango fork listed.

I did find one other example of the Mango fork in Exeter  (Silverplate 1913) by Oneida (7 inches)

Also, I found a reference to the 1932 Doric sterling pattern by Manchester that had a Mango fork in it, but I could not find a picture or description of the piece itself.

I will keep an eye out for more Sterling Silver Mango forks as I move forward and plan to add Ms. Graber's book to my collection of resources. Thank you, Lucy, for your interest here.

Alcazar by Durgin

I could find little about this very unique pattern by Durgin. Alcazar was introduced in 1887 and is now discontinued. The open stem design is one you do not see often.




Grapefruit Spoon (6 1/2 inches)

Bacon Fork

Once again this is a piece I touched on earlier. The Bacon Fork is a unique piece with its short tines and wide bowl attached to the stem. 

Bridal Bouquet by Alvin (7 1/2 inches)

Jenny Lind by Weidlich (6 3/4 inches)

King by Kirk Stieff (7 1/4  inches)

Lady Claire by Kirk Stieff (8 1/4 inches)

Crescendo By Amston (8 inches)

Baked Potato Fork

I addressed the utility of this piece earlier (See December 2, 209). Here are some examples in different patterns.


American Beauty by Shiebler





Baltimore Rose by Schofield (7 1/2 inches)





Heraldic by Whiting (7 1/2 inches)





Irian by Wallace (7 1/8 inches)





Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting (7 1/8 inches)





Versailles by Gorham (6 7/8 inches)

He Loves Me by Unger

I could not find anything about this pattern save it was introduced by Unger in 1904. However, it is a beautiful Unger pattern in the Art Nouveau style with a ladies face in detail with flowers. The stem is decorated with a ribbon that crosses as it goes down the stem.







Fork 


Demitasse Spoon

One Tine Butter Picks

An odd piece, but one with a mission, the Butter Pick was designed to pick up a cold pat of butter from a plate. The twist on the end gives it a truly unique look. Most are flat handled and usually can be found in most patterns.

Anthene/ Crescendo by Amstom (6 1/8 inches)





Botticelli by Whiting (6 3/8 inches)





Les Six Fleurs by Reed and Barton (6 1/4 inches)





Lily by Whiting (6 inches)





Louvre by Wallace (6 inches)





Strasbourg by Gorham

Sugar Tong

For serving formal tea or coffee, sugar cubes are served with Sugar Tong. And, no, I cannot tell you why they are a "Tong" and not "Tongs". They are vary in length from 3 1/4 inches to 5 inches. Although the handles are beautiful and reflect the notes of the pattern, to me the true beauty of these pieces are in the unique features in the pinchers.

Chrysanthemum by Durgin


Baltimore Rose by Schofield



Bridal Rose by Alvin (4 1/2 inches)



Morning Glory by Alvin



Anthene by Frank Whiting (3 1/2 inches)




Louvre by Wallace (3 1/4 inches)



Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (4 7/8 inches)

Daisy by Paye and Baker

Daisy by Paye and Baker is an exquisite pattern which was introduced in 1908. 

Pastry Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)





Large Lettuce Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)





Long Handle Olive Spoon  (7 1/8 inches)





Sugar Spoon

Corn Forks

Although Corn Forks are listed in some patterns, they are not popular pieces. They also are on the list of pieces easily "remade" or fashioned from another place piece. And, although these pieces are still sterling and the handle is still the original pattern, the piece is not genuine. So beware of Corn Forks baring lumps! I have had requests for information on the Corn Kernel Splitters, and while I can find references to them, I can find no pictures.

Corn Fork (Chippendale by Towle)



Corn Fork (Chantilly by Gorham)