Terrapin Forks Part 3

One of the more exotic pieces, the Terrapin Fork, like its mate the Terrapin Spoon, were designed for eating terrapin and terrapin soup, both luxuries in the Victorian and Edwardian times.

Avalon by International (5 3/8 inches)



Orange Blossom by Durgin (5 1/4 inches)




Marquise by Tiffany (5 5/8 inches)

Lily by Watson

Eustace Crees & Charles S. Court designed Watson's Lily pattern that was released in 1902. It is one of the more lovely of the many "Lily" patterns including Gorham. Court desinged many patterns including Narcissus by Fessendun , as well as Wild Rose, Orchid, Olympia, and Altair by Watson.


Fork (7 inches)




Ice Cream (5 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Marlborough by Watson

Watson introduced Marlborough in 1918. It was designed by Barton P. Jenks. Jenks also designed Lenox for Durgin 1912,  Lansdowne by Gorham  1907, and Shamrock V by Gorham 1931.

Dinner Fork (7 7/8 inches)


Pickle Fork  (5 3/4 inches)




Cheese Server (6 1/4 inches)

Chantilly Ornaments by Gorham

Gorham produces a different sterling Christmas Tree ornament each year using the design of their ever popular Chantilly pattern. Here are some examples of past years.

2013 Ball


2014 Snowflake

Gorham Buttercup Christmas Ornaments

Gorham produces a different sterling Christmas Tree ornament each year using their more popular designs.  Here are some examples of Buttercup Ornaments in the past years.

Cross (2000)



Star (1998)

Watteau by Durgin

Another Rococo style pattern, Durgin introduced Watteau in 1891.

Chocolate Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Pie Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Small Berry Berry Spoon  (8 3/8 inches)




Fruit Knife (5 3/4 inches)

Jefferson by Watson

Watson Introduced their Jefferson pattern in 1900. It is lovely example of patterns of this period. Wallace, Gorham, and Lunt also have patterns named "Jefferson".

Oyster Ladle (8 1/2 inches)




Ice Cream Fork (5 1/8 inches)



Luncheon Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Ramekin Forks (Part 4)

The Ramekin Fork, one of those Victorian pieces everyone needs when serving that perfect individual souffle to each of your dinner guests. Typically smaller than a Salad Fork or a Fish Fork. I have posted on these earlier.


Chesterfield by Gorham (5 inches)



Etruscan (1913) (4 7/8 inches)  by Gorham



Meadow Rose (1907) (5 inches) by Watson




Repousse (1896) (5 1/2 inches) by Kirk Stieff

Cleone by International

Cleone by International dates back to 1900 and is a delightful pattern with a face in the terminal design amid the vines and flowers. 


Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Large Casserole Spoon  (9 inches)



Bon Bon Tongs (3 3/4 inches)

Floral by Paye and Baker

This is a random pattern by Paye and Baker that sports an elaborate floral design - hence the name - Floral. Note unlike most patterns where the pieces are decorated with the design, in this case, the design is the piece.

Youth Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Fish Serving Fork - Small

As I posted on earlier, the Fish Serving Fork come in two sizes - large and small and  the sizes of over lap in different patterns. I found examples of small Fish Serving Forks as large as  inches and as small as  inches. Here are a few examples of the "Small" size.

Chantilly by Gorham (7 5/8 inches)  9 5/8   7 1/2



Versailles by Gorham (8 1/8 inches)




Richelieu by Tiffany (9 1/4) (the "Large" size is 9 5/8 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork Part 4

I have posted on the piece several times. However, here are more examples of the lovely Old Style Pickle Fork, which is a very versatile piece in a pattern.

Josephine by Alvin  (6 1/4 inches)




Japanese by Gorham (6 inches)




Chesterfield by Gorham  (5 7/8 inches)

Brentwood by Birks

Birks introduced their Brentwood pattern in 1914.

Cake Break (10 5/8 inches)





Sugar Tongs (4 inches)



Cake Slicer (9 3/4 inches)



Small Cream Ladle  (5 1/2 inches)

American Garden by Tiffany

Another lovely Tiffany pattern, American Garden is fairly new having only been introduced in 1992.


Oversize Salad Serving Spoon  (( 7/8 inches)


Large Cold Meat Serving Fork  (9 inches)



Seafood Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Cranberry Server - Part 4

Once again in honor of Thanksgiving, I'm going to revisit the Cranberry Server. I have posted on it several times earlier.

Maderia (1948) (8 5/8  inches) by Towle




Paul Revere (1906) (8 1/2 inches) by Towle



Frontenac (8 1/4 inches) by International Silver

Plymouth by Watson

Watson introduced their Plymouth pattern in 1905. So in honor of Thanksgiving, here is a fairly simple pattern but in the typical colonial style.



Salad Fork (6 1/4 Inches)



Jelly Cake Server (8 1/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Governor Dummer by Watson

Named for a well known Governor of the Providence of Massachusetts in the early 1700's, Watson's Governor Dummer pattern was introduced in 1925. It has the simple lines of many "Colonial" style patterns.



Cucumber Server (6 1/2 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/8 inches)