Friday, February 8, 2019

Botticelli By Oneida

Unlike Frank Whiting's 1949 pattern by the same name, Onieda's Botticelli pattern.  The pattern was designed by Frank R. Perry and introduced in 1972.  Perry was a prolific designer. His work for Onieda include  Michelangelo (1970), Flower Lane (1956),  First Frost (1965), Belle Rose (1963), and Du Maurier (1967). 


Salad Fork  (6 7/8 inches)


Pierced Tablespoon (8 1/4 inches)





Butter Spreader  (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork  (8 1/2 Inches)

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Prince Albert by C.G. Hallberg

Another Prince Albert pattern. This was introduced  by  C.G. Hallberg. On first blush, this pattern looks fairly generic. However, closer inspection shows very elegant and unique lines.

Butter Spreader HH (6 3/4 inches)



Fish Fork (7 1/8 inches)




Monday, February 4, 2019

Prince Albert By George W. Shielber

I was able to find 6 different "Prince Albert" patterns. Here is an example of Shielber's 1855 version.

Dinner Fork