Sardine Tong

In looking into Sardine pieces, I found this rare piece - a Sardine Tong - who knew? Here are so more examples of this quirky utensil.


 Edgewood by International (5 3/4 inches)





Lafayette by Towle ( 5 3/8 inches) 





Old Newbury By Towle (5 inches)

The Bird Fork (Part II)

I touched on the Bird Fork , or sometimes referred to as the "Game" fork last year. Here are some more examples of this piece that is a relic of past times.


Decor by Gorham (7 inches)



Flora by Reed and Barton (& 5/8 inches)



Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (7 1/4 inches)



Chantilly by Gorham



Marquis by Tiffany







Virginiana by Gorham (7 inches)

Cambridge by Gorham

As I mentioned before, this pattern has two names. In Gorham, it is known as Cambridge and was introduced in 1899. However, the same pattern is known as English Rose by Durgin.











Three Tine Pickle Fork (5  7/8 inches)





Nut Spoon (4 1/2 inches)



Pate Knife (5 7/8 inches)



Jelly Trowel (8 inches)