Friday, July 20, 2012

Individual Salt Spoon Part 2

The smallest of the place pieces, the Individual Salt Spoon, posted on earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (2 3/4 inches)



Prelude by International ( 2 1/2 inches)



Rose Point by Wallace (2 3/8 inches)




King Richard by Towle (2 1/2 inches)



Wednesday, July 18, 2012

"English" Patterns

Some of the prettier patterns named "English".



English King by Tiffany (1885) (Pastry Fork)











English Gadroon by Gorham (1939) (Tomato Server)



Old English by Towle (1892) (Salad Fork)


English Rose by Durgin (1955) (Iced Tea Spoon)



Monday, July 16, 2012

Patterns Named for Ladies (1)

These are a few examples of patterns named for ladies. And, I must say, given my penchant for the ornate and detailed designs, these patterns don't do these ladies justice in my mind. Now, one must remember that these were introduced 1910 - 1940, not necessarily the best design years for sterling.

Lady Diana by Towle (1928) (Bon Bon Spoon)




Lady Hilton by Westmorland (1940) (Cold Meat Serving Fork)



Lady Claire by Kirk Stieff (1925) Tomato Server



Lady Baltimore by Whiting (1910) (Chipped Beef Fork)


Lady Beatrice by Alvin (1910) (Five O'Clock Spoon)