American Beauty by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced American Beauty in 1897. This pattern has a very clear motif of roses in bloom at the top and bottom of the terminal. The stem is decorated with rose buds, leaves, and vines. The detail in this design is unique in that the roses and other floral pieces are  created in such a realistic way. 

Large Jelly Spoon  (6 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs(4 1/8 inches)



Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Melon Spoons

Here are examples of Melon Spoons. You will notice most of them have a blunt end on the bowl.

Heraldic by Durgin ( 5 5/8 inches)

Cloeto by International (5 1/2 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler

Blackberry Vine by Tiffany

Kings by Wallace

Various Tongs (Part 1)

Over the years I have posted about the different types of Tongs, but I don't think I have ever looked at all of them together. They vary from the Asparagus Tong which can be long as 9 inches to the Bread Tong at 3 inches. I have divided this review into two parts. This is the first part. Also, I have provided links back to earlier posts on any of these I have already covered. So here we go -  a comparative look at the Tong.

Asparagus Tongs (American Beauty by Shiebler 9 inches)

Solid Individual Asparagus Tongs (English King by Tiffany 5  inches)

Large Sugar Tongs (Irving by Wallace  )

 Sandwich Tongs (Baltimore Rose by Schofield 6 inches)

Sardine Tongs (Oval Twist by Whiting 5 1/2 inches)

Small Solid Tete-a-Tete Tongs (St. James by Tiffany 3 1/4 inches)

Jelly Spoons (Part 2)

One again - Jelly Spoons. I have posted on them earlier. even though they get lost among the preserve, jam, and other jelly condiment accouterments, I still find them lovely pieces. 




American Beauty by George W. Shiebler (7 1/4 inches)



Lily by Whiting

Lancaster by Gorham (7 1/8 inches)

Plymouth by Gorham (6 1/4 inches)

Pierced Waffle Server

As I mentioned earlier, there are two types of Waffle Servers, here is the Pierced Waffle Server. (The other being the Solid Waffle Server).




Raleigh by Alvin (8 3/4 inches)



Alexandra by Dominick and Haff (8 1/8  inches)

Bel Chateau by  Lunt (9 3/4 inches)



Yetive by Mount Vernon (7 3/8 inches)



Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (11 inches)



Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (8 /34 inches)

Hooded Asparagus Servers

Of the different types of Asparagus Servers - Tongs, Individual (I posted on earlier), and "Servers". There are two types of "Servers" - Servers (I posted on earlier) and Hooded Servers. Here are some examples of Hooded Asparagus Servers. A majority of these pieces (I have yet to find one that is not) are hollow handled, therefore the true difference is in the blade (or shelf) itself.

American Beauty by Manchester (9 1/2 inches)


Avalon by International (9 1/2 inches)


Baronial Old by Gorham (9 1/2 inches)


Frontenac by International (9 1/2 inches)


Wedgewood by International (9 1/2 inches)

Baked Potato Fork

I addressed the utility of this piece earlier (See December 2, 209). Here are some examples in different patterns.


American Beauty by Shiebler





Baltimore Rose by Schofield (7 1/2 inches)





Heraldic by Whiting (7 1/2 inches)





Irian by Wallace (7 1/8 inches)





Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting (7 1/8 inches)





Versailles by Gorham (6 7/8 inches)

Spaghetti Spoon and Fork

These Spaghetti Spoons and Forks are different pieces that may be custom made, however I could find them in several dozen patterns, including some of the older ones.


Spoon (Chase Romantique by Alvin) (8 1/8 inches)




Fork (Chase Romantique by Alvin) (8 1/8 inches)





Spoon (Beekman/Tiffany by Tiffany) (8 1/4 inches)





Spoon (Heraldic by Whiting) (8 inches)





Spoon (American Beauty by Shiebler)





Spoon (Charles II by Dominick and Haff) (7  7/8 inches)





Spoon (Lucerne by Wallace) (7 inches)

Cocktail Forks

Here are a few examples of small Cocktail Forks which are found in most patterns.

Henry II by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler (6 inches)

Hanover by Gorham      (5 3/4 inches)

Louis XV by Durgin (5 3/4 inches)

Southern Grandeur by Easterling (5 5/8 inches)

Pate Knife and Pate Spreader

In the late 19th century grand garden parties were the rage for the well to do, especially on the lawns of the grand homes at Newport. The hostesses of these affairs were always sure to serve cold dishes to their guests. On the menu were cold meats, pate de foie gras, cold fishes (such as salmon), and other delicacies of the times. To serve these delights, there were sterling pieces such as the Pate Knife and Pate Spreader.

The knives actually have a scooped end with a flared blades which makes them quite attractive. Both the spreaders and the knives can be very practical pieces for the modern day hostess, even on the days she is not hosting the grand garden party with foie gras.

(Pate Knife in American Beauty by Manchester 6 inches)

(Pate Knife shown in Mount Vernon by Lunt 6 inches)

(Pate Spreader shown Versailles by Gorham 4 1/2 inches)

(Pate Spreader shown Marquis by Whiting 4 5/8 inches)