Tea Infuser Part 2

I have posted on the Tea Infuser, also referred to as the "Tea Ball Spoon" in an earlier post. This piece is used as we today use a tea bag. For those who still prefer to use loose tea, this is you utensil for a cup of hot tea.

Chantilly by Gorham

Wave Edge by Tiffany

Wreath by Gorham

Priscilla by Campbell Metcalf

Campbell Metcalf's Priscilla pattern dates back to 1892. The design is a combination of beads, scrolls, and flowers.

Olive Fork (6 inches)

Ice Cream Scoop Part 2

More examples of the Ice Cream Scoop.

Rose Point by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)

Stradivari by Wallace  (8 1/8 inches)

King Richard by Towle (8 inches)

Sculptured Rose by Towle (8 7/8 inches)

Herring Serving Fork 2

Here are more examples of the Herring Serving Fork that is found in few patterns, most by Georg Jensen. This makes sense since Jensen is a Norwegian Company and Herring is a very popular dish in that country.

Acorn by Georg Jensen  (with black horn) (6 1/4 inches)

Cactus by Georg Jensen (with black horn) 6 5/8 inches

Cactus by Georg Jensen (with natural horn) 6  5/8 inches

Beaded by Georg Jensen (with stainless tines)  6 1/4 inches

Priscilla by Frank Smith

 Frank Smith's Priscilla pattern date back to 1924.

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)

Strawberry Fork

Horseradish Scoop (5 1/2 inches)

Berry Serving Scoop 2

Berry Serving Spoons, sometimes referred to as "Casserole Spoons" are usually ornate and detailed in the bowl.

Repousse by Kirk (9 /8  inches)

Stieff Rose by Kirk Stief (8 1/4 inches)

Lily of the Valley by Whiting    (8 7/8 inches)

Dover by Towle

 Towle's Dover pattern dates back to 1880.

Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Four O'Clock Teaspoon 

Floral Lace by Lunt

A relatively "new" pattern, Floral Lace was introduced by Lunt in 1967. Also, as an aside to give one an idea of the life of a pattern. This pattern was only produced from 1967 to 1997.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (HH) (6 1/4 inches)

Olive/ Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk by Gorham

 Gorham's Villa Norfolk aka Norfolk was introduced in 1904.

Salad Fork  (5 7/8 inches)

Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 3/4 inches)

Golden Columbine by Lunt

 Nord Bolen designed Golden Columbine for Lunt in 1973. This was a later pattern for Bowlen. Earlier he designed Sweetheart Rose (1951), Summer Song (1954), Starfire (1955)and Eloquence (1953) for Lunt. 

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)