Towle's 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments (Part 2)

Continuing from my last post here are the next 4 in Towle's Collection of Sterling Christmas Wreath Ornaments each representing the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Five Gold Rings (1995)



Six Geese a Laying (1996)



Seven Swans a Swimming (1997)



Eight Maids a Milking (1998)

Towle's 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments

In 1991 Towle started a collection of Sterling Christmas Wreath Ornaments. One was produced each year representing the Twelve Days of Christmas. Here are the first 4 of the collection (1991-1994)

Partridge in a Pear Tree (1991)



Two Turtle Doves (1992)



Three French Hens (1993)



Four Calling Birds (1994)

Flowers of Christmas Medallion by Towle

For Christmas, Towle has their Flowers of Christmas Medallion collection. A different Medallion (ornament) is released each year.

Hawthorne (1984)



Christmas Cactus (1990)






Mistletoe (1987)

Christmas Ornaments by Gorham

As I have in years past, here are some examples of Gorham's Sterling Christmas Ornaments. Gorham has several different sets including the Ball, the Snowflake, the Madonna, the Bell, and the snow flake. A different is produced every year, making them collectible.

1973 Sterling Snow Flake



Christmas Wreath 1989



Christmas Tree 2017

Colfax by Durgin-Gorham

Colfax was introduced by Gorham in 1922. If you notice you can see a design starting at the bottom of the terminal running down the stem.

Cream Soup Spoon (5 3/8 inches)



Tomato Server (8 1/8 inches)



Short Pickle Fork (5  5/8 inches)



Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)

Cottage by Gorham

Cottage by Gorham dates back to 1861. It is a simple pattern with nice lines.




Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)



Pie Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin by Towle

Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin was introduced by Towle in 1904. It was designed by
George P. Tilton designed this pattern for Towle. Tilton also dsigned Glenmore (1880), Old English (1892) , Princess (1892), Empire (1894).

Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



 Solid Serving Asparagus Fork (10 1/8 inches)



Cheese Scoop (7 3/8 inches)



Individual Fish Knife (8 1/4 inches)

Betsy Patterson by Steiff

Steiff introduced Betsy Patterson in 1932. I can only assume this pattern was named for Elizabeth Patterson "Betsy" Bonaparte (1785 -1879). Betsy Patterson, the daughter of a Baltimore, Maryland merchant. More importantly, the first wife of Jérôme Bonaparte, Napoleon's youngest brother. 

Egg Spoon (6 inches)



Joint Roast Holder Fork (10 1/2 inches)



Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Blenheim by Mayer

Mayer introduced Blenheim in 1906. 

Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)



Long Handle Olive Spoon (7 1/4 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)



French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Cordis by Tiffany

One of Tiffany's more simpler pattern. Cordis was introduced in 1958. It was designed by
Oscar Riedener.

Flat Handled Butter Spreader (6 inches)



Serving Fork (8 7/8 inches)



Two Tine Butter Pick (5 5/8 inches)

Delacourt by Lunt

Lunt introduced Delacourt in 1966. 

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Cake Breaker (11 1/4 inches)



Buffet Spoon (8 inches)



Pie Server (10 3/4 inches)

Edgemont aka Late Georgian by Gorham

Gorham orginally introduced this pattern as Late Georgian in 1934. It is an Art Deco design. Then in 1987 Gorham reintroduced the same pattern as Edgemont. 


Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Orange Knife (7 inches)



Sugar Tongs (3 3/4 inches)



Ice Tea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Contempora by Dominick and Haff

Contempora introduced in 1930 by Dominick and Haff. The pattern was designed by Eleicl Saarinen. The unique design is based on the art deco shape of the Chrysler Building in New York.

Grille Knife (8 1/2 inches)



Fruit/Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 inches)



Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Alexander by Dominick and Haff

Alexandra was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1903.


Fish Fork (6 1/4 inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 inches)





Long Handle Olive Fork (7 1/4 inches)