Friday, January 15, 2016

Gadroonette by Manchester

The term "Gadroon" is defined as "An ornamental band, used especially in silverwork, embellished with fluting, reeding, or another continuous pattern", ergo the name of Manchester's pattern Gadroonette introduced in 1938.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Youth Tea Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Tomato Server (8 1/4 inches)



Ice Cream Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Wellesley by International

Wellesley by International introduced in 1912 is a floral motif pattern with a design of (what looks to me like) daisies. 

Bon Bon Tongs (3 7/8 inches)




Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Two Piece Steak Carving Set




Monday, January 11, 2016

Venetian by Wood and Hughes

Wood and Hughes introduced their Venetian pattern in 1875. Charles F. Richers designed the pattern. Richers also designed Wood and Hughes' Angelo (1874) pattern. Venetian is a pattern in the old style of a flat handle which an etched design.


Preserve Spoon (7 3/8 inches)

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Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 3/8 inches)

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