Friday, September 6, 2013

Sucket Fork

I have found random references to a Sucket Fork, but can only find one example of this utensil. The piece's purpose is for eating "Sweet meats". 

Lap over Edge (Insect/Foliage Motif) by Tiffany





This piece below, which looks incredibly similar, in Persian also by Tiffany, is referred to as a "Combination Olive Fork and Spoon". 



Olive Combination Fork/spoon

And, even though both of these examples are by Tiffany, I could find no reference to either such a piece in Hood's book on Tiffany. 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

San Lorenzo by Tiffany

A stately pattern, San Loranzo was introduced by Tiffany in 1916. It is one of their lesser known patterns. From the terminal to the shoulder  the stem is a straight line gently getting smaller as it reaches the shoulder. The stem has a simple rectangular border around it and the terminal features a nice blank crest suitable for monogramming. 

Grapefruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)
Individual Grapefruit Spoon

Individual Salt Spoon  (2 1/4 inches)

Individual Salt Spoon


Individual Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Monday, September 2, 2013

Florence by Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced its Florence pattern in 1905. The design has a beaded edge around the terminal, simple lines down the stem, and a beaded edge as the stem joins the shoulder. The tip of the terminal has an embellishment that I can only describe as a "flouish of feathers". 

Salad Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)
Salad Serving Spoon, Solid Piece





Cream Soup Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Round Bowl Soup Spoon (cream Soup) in the Florence (sterling, 1905) pattern by Mount Vernon Silver