Lap Over Edge by Tiffany (Mixed Metals)

This pattern by Tiffany is offered in different forms. This particular design is "mixed metals". Lap Over Edge is one of Tiffany's most detailed and complex patterns. The motiffs are three dimensional and of natural designs, representing flora and fauna. This is one of their Japanese patterns. The details and enhancements are true art. These pieces are now valued by collectors with some individual pieces costing as much as $7k.


The pattern was designed by Charles Grosjean and introduced in 1880. It became inactive in 1904. 

Teaspoon (with gold ivy leaves with berries) (6 inches)

Salad Serving Fork (with gold turtle)

Coffee Spoon (crab) (4 3/4 inches)

Coffee Spoon (with vine and grapes) (4 3/4 inches)

Mint Julep Spoon (or Muddler) (with grasshopper) (6 inches)

Bug by Durgin

This pattern was introduced by Durgin in 1885.  A truly unique pattern with a motif of different bugs on the handle, including bees, beetles, and lady bugs. A whimsical idea, however many diners may have not found the snake wrapped around the stem of each piece appetizing.




Soup spoon -  (5  3/4  inches)






Solid Berry Serving Scoop 



Salad Fork (6  5/8 inches)

A Rose by any Other Name (Part 2)

And, there are yet more sterling patterns named Rose. It is interesting to me the differences - from the very elaborate (Bridal Rose) to the simple (Castle Rose). Short of the name, and possibly a floral motif, they sometimes have little in common, with the exception of being made of sterling silver and designed as an utensil for dining.

Castle Rose by Royal Crest (no date) (Designed by Grosvenor N. Allen & Lloyd E. Ressegger)

Bridal Rose by Alvin 1903

Baltimore Rose by Schofield 1905

Windsor Rose by Watson 1940 (Designed by William T. Brown)

Wild Rose by Watson 1900 (Designed by Eustace Crees and Charles S. Court)

Wedding Rose by Watson 1900 (Designed by Joseph E. Straker, Jr.)

Dorian Rose by Watson 1937 (Designed by Percy B. Ball)

English Rose by Durgin 1955 (Designed by William C. Codman) (The same pattern issued in 1899 as Cambridge by Gorham)

Hand Chased Rose by Schofield 1906

Jac Rose by Gorham 1885

Milburn Rose by Westmorland 1940