Friday, December 7, 2012

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)
3-Tine Salad Fork

Ice Serving Spoon

Ice Serving Spoon Large

Large Ice Cream Slicer
Large Solid Ice Cream Slicer


Fish Fork
Individual Solid Fish Fork

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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)

Sugar Shell Spoon

Oyster Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Oyster Fork

Bon Bon Spoon  (5 1/4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Knife (8 7/8 inches)
New French Hollow Knife With Bolster

Monday, December 3, 2012

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)

Large Sugar Tongs


Gravy Ladle (5 1/2 inches)

Gravy Ladle, Solid Piece

Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Old French Hollow Knife

Small Jelly Server

Small Solid Jelly Server