Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton

Not an old pattern, Florentine Lace was introduced by Reed and Barton in 1951.  It is an "open" pattern on the solid handled pieces. The design is literally like a floral lace.

Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



Small Steak Carving Knife  (10 1/2 inches)



Large Cold Meat Serving Fork  (9 inches)



Fruit Spoon (5 7/8 inches)




Cocktail Fork  (5 1/2 inches)

CatTails by Towle

Believe it or not there are two Cat Tail patterns, one by Durgin (that I posted on earlier) and this one by Towle. This pattern is very detailed,but not nearly as distinct as the Durgin pattern.



Demitasse Spoon 


Nut Spoon (4 7/8 inches)

Glenmore by Towle

Glenmore is an old pattern,designed for Towle by George P. Tilton and introduced in 1880. The lines are very similar of patterns introduced at that time. There is a flourish on the end of the terminal, an open area suitable for engraving, then a floral motif leading to a ribbed pattern down the stem. 



Sauce Ladle (6 1/8 inches)

Christmas spoons

Some additional samples of Christmas Spoons. 

Christmas Holly Bon Bon Spoon in  Francis I by Reed and Barton



Gorham Holiday Spoon (Unknown Pattern)


Christmas Spoon in Chantilly by Gorham

Ivy by Gorham

The pattern Ivy was designed by George Wilkinson. Gorham introduced it in 1865.

Cocktail Spoon (5 1/8  inches)


Waffle Server (8 3/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (5 3/4 inches)

Grand Baroque Holiday Spoons by Wallace

Wallace put out a commemorative Holiday Sugar spoon each year in their Grand Baroque pattern, with a different theme.  

2000 Wreath Sugar Spoon


2001 Christmas Tree Sugar Spoon


2001 Wreath Sugar Spoon



2002 Snowflake Sugar Spoon



And,in 2001 there was a Christmas Tree Chocolate Spoon

Holly Patterns

In addition to Tiffany's Holly, and Holly by Frank Whiting, here are three additional Holly patterns. All have lovely a holly and berry motif on the terminal. And, all are hard to find.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon in Holly by Alvin (Circa 1900)




Preserve Spoon in Holly by Watson



Holly by Baker Manchester (Circa 1895)

Mustard Spoon (Part 3)

The Mustard Spoon looks more like a ladle. I have posted on this piece earlier.

French Provincial by Towle (5 1/4 inches)



Marlborough by Reed and Barton (4 5/8 inches)



Versailles by Gorham (5 inches)



Madam Jumel  by Whiting (4 7/8 inches)


Washington by Wallace  (4 5/8 inches)

Carnation by Wallace

Carnation was introduced by Wallace in 1909. It is a lovely pattern with a motif of the flower on the end of the terminal, an open area suitable for engraving, then another smaller bloom followed by thin stems down the stem of the piece. The shoulders of the serving pieces are decorated with carnation motifs on each side. A beautiful example of the art of sterling flatware in the early 1900's.

Butter Spreader (5 inches)




Large Lettuce serving Fork (9 inches)




Fork (7 5/8 inches)





Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)

London Engraved by Birks

Birks introduced the London Engraved pattern in 1914. It is a busy pattern on a rather flat piece.


Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)



Short Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (8 7/8 inches)



Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Renaissance by Dominick and Haff

This gorgeous elaborate pattern by Dominick and Haff, Renaissance was introduced in 1894. If you look on the bottom of the terminal you will see a man's visage. This is a great example of the elegance of sterling silver in its hey day. 

Salad Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Ice Serving Spoon



Large Ice Cream Slicer



Fish Fork

Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff

In 1936 Kirk Stieff introduced Old Maryland. The pattern is etched in the terminal with room left for a monogram. A very busy pattern continues down the stem stopping well short of the shoulder.

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon  (5 1/4 inches)



Knife (8 7/8 inches)

Della Robbia by Alvin

Della Robia was introduced by Alvin in 1922. It is a very simple pattern with a floral motif. 

Large Sugar Tongs (4 3/4 inches)




Gravy Ladle (5 1/2 inches)



Knife (9 3/4 inches)



Small Jelly Server

Bouquet by Durgin

A repousse style design, Bouquet was introduced by Durgin in 1875. This is a highly decorated multimotif pattern.


Fork (7 3/4 inches)



Berry Spoon (9 3/8 inches)