Floral Series #2 by Watson

The Floral Series #2 by Watson is yet another pattern in the series. And the designs in this pattern differ just a bit with more detail of the design on the stem. In addition to the examples shown here other designs include Forget Me Not, Narcissus, Water Lily and Apple Blossom.

Calla Lily (Dessert Fork)


Daisy (Teaspoon 5 3/4 inches)


Fushia (Teaspoon  5 3/4 inches)



Violet (Teaspoon 5 3/4 inches)

Orchids by Towle

Orchids by Towle is an old pattern, introduced in 1887. Its design is multi motif in that there are different floral designs on different pieces. If you will note below you can see several examples of the various motifs found in the pattern. This is a gem of a pattern to be so old.
  Large Jelly Spoon (7 1/8 inches)


Cocktail Fork (6 inches)


Cream Ladle (5 7/8 inches)


Five O'Clock Teaspoon (4 1/2 inches)


Large Pie Knife (9 inches)

Stuart by Whiting

Charles Osborne designed Stuart for Whiting and it was introduced in 1911. Osborne also designed  Whiting's Arabesque pattern that was introduced in 1875. Although this pattern is somewhat similar to Wendt's pattern of the same name that was introduced in 1870, they should not be confused. Note the griffon in the terminal's design.

Large Sugar Sifter (6 inches)


Pastry Fork (6 3/8 inches)


Solid Pickle Serving Knife (7 inches)


Large Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Floral Series #1 by Watson

The Watson Floral designs are in several series. This is only Floral Series #1. In addition to the designs shown here, within this series there are also Rose, Forget Me Not, Iris, Holly, Sweet Clover,Morning Glory and Fushia.

Buttercup - Series #1 (Five O'clock Teaspoon 5 inches)


Sweet Clover- Series #1 (Teaspoon 6 inches)


Orchid - Series #1 (Five O'clock Teaspoon 5 inches)



Narcissus- Series #1 (Five O'clock Teaspoon 5 inches)

Floral Series by Wallace

There are several "Series" patterns (meaning each piece had a different Floral design) by various silver companies. For the first, we look at the  Floral Series by Wallace. In addition to the designs shown here, included in the series were: Fushia, Passion Flower, Pine Cone, Morning Glory, and Yellow Jasmine.

Orchid (Youth Fork  6 1/4 inches)


Columbine (Teaspoon 5 7/8 inches)

Lily of the Valley (Teaspoon 5 7/8 inches)

Rose (Teaspoon 5 7/8 inches)

Kensington by Gorham

Gorham's Kensington pattern dates back to 1893. It is an elegant balanced pattern that has aged well. The terminal has a feather motif on the tip.

Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)


Fish Fork (6 3/8  inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Large Jelly Knife (8 inches)

Tapestry by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Tapestry in 1964. As I have commented often, there are few patterns in the second half on the 20th century that appeal to me. That said, I find this one simple but very elegant. It was designed by John Prip who also designed Contessina for Reed and Barton in 1965, which is another pattern I also admire for a newer design.

Tapestry has the simple lines of a flat ended terminal that leads to a plain thin stem. The terminal is heavily embossed like a deep piece of thick woven tapestry. The design tapers off as if the threads end at the top of the stem and then there is nothing else. It is simplicity at its best.



Cocktail Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Solid Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)


Hollow Knife (9 inches)


Iced Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Medici Old by Gorham

Medici Old introduced by Gorham in 1880 is an incredibly ornate Multi Motif pattern. In the middle of the terminal of each piece is a different character. The design carries half way down the stem and is met with a strong pattern of straight lines that continues to the shoulder. 


Fork (7 5/8 inches)


Ice Cream Spoon (5 7/8 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 3/4 inches)



French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Floral Series #4 by Watson

Watson's Floral Series #4, is just a bit different from the others. This one sports a more "open" design on the terminal. Besides the ones shown here, other designs in this series include Lily of the Valley, Carnation, Holly, Narcissus, and Water Lily.




Water Lily (Dessert Fork 6 3/4 inches)


Easter Lily (Demitasse Spoon 3 1/2 inches)


Rose (Demitasse Spoon 3 1/2 inches)


Daisy (Teaspoon 5 3/4 inches)

Floral Series #6 by Watson

I could find reference to many designs in Watson's Floral Series #6, including Apple Blossom, 
 Buttercup, Cala Lily,Chrysanthemum, Columbine,Daisy, Easter Lily, Forget Me Not,  Fushia, Golden Rod, Iris,Jessamine,   Morning Glory, Passion Flower,Pansy,  Pond Lily,Sweet Clover,  Sweet Pea,  Water Lily,  and Wild Rose. Like most of the Floral Series patterns, pieces are limited to teaspoons, Five O'Clock Spoons, Demitasse Spoons, Dessert Forks, Bon Bon Spoons, and Fruit/Orange Spoons. (And maybe a few other similar utensils.)


Five O'Clock Spoon






Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)


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


Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)