Avalon by International

International's Avalon pattern dates back to 1900 and was designed by Samuel Stohr. Stohr also designed Pansy (1909) for International and Chesterfield (1914). 

Terrapin Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Fruit Knife (8 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Long Handle Chocolate Muddlr Spoon (8 inches)

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)

Saratoga Chip Server (Part 3)

The Saratoga Chip Server is a curious piece that I have posted on earlier. Developed to serve the "new fangled" snack potato chips, the piece is actually a lovely ornate piece that is only found in the older patterns. Here are some more examples. 

La Comtesse by Reed and Barton (9 5/8 inches)

Avalon by International (9 inches)

 

Meadow by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

 

Duke of York by Whiting (8 3/4  inches)

 

Warwick by International (7 1/2 inches)

Master Pierced Nut Server

A Nut server or Nut Scoop comes in two sizes the regular Nut spoon is 4 to 5 inches long, while the Master Nut Server, or Master Nut spoon, shown here is much bigger, 7 to  9 inches long. It is an ornate piece with a pierced bowl.

Virginiana by Gorham (9 1/8 inches)





Avalon by International (7 inches)



Old Newbury by Towle (8 inches)



Lily by Whiting (9 inches)


Imperial Queen by Whiting (9 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)

Bonbon Scoop (Part 2)

While not nearly as lavish as their cousins the Bonbon Spoons, the Bonbon Scoop is still a pretty piece, with a shovel shaped bowl (in most cases). Leave it to the Victorians to have several utensils for one food item (of course candies was one of their weaknesses!). Besides the Spoon and Scoop there are Tongs. I posted earlier on different bonbon pieces.


Georgian by Towle (4 1/2 inches)


Douvaine by Unger (4 1/1 inches)


Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)


Yetive by Mount Vernon (5 3/4 inches)


Frontenac by International (4 1/2 inches)


Rose by Wallace (4 3/4  inches)



Irian by Wallace (5 1/8 inches)



Avalon by International (6 1/4 inches)

Ice Serving Spoon

A beautiful old piece with a practical use. The Ice Serving Spoon, is lovely decorative piece.


Lucerne by Wallace (9 1/4 inches)



Poppy by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)



Dauphin by Durgin-Gorham (7 1/2 inches)



Fontaine by International   (8 1/4 inches)





Avalon by International (7 1/2 inches)



Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (8 5/8 inches)

Terrapin Fork (Part 2)

Earlier this year, I showed 2 examples of Terrapin Forks. I have found several more fine examples of this truly unique place piece. In a way, it resembles the "spork" design of an ice cream fork. However, usually the designs have more details.

Shown in Iris by Durgin (5 1/2 inches)

Shown in Lily by Gorham ( 5 3/4 inches)

Shown in Avalon by International (5 3/8 inches)

Shown in Orange Blossom by Durgin (5 1/4 inches)

Shown in Marquise by Tiffany (5 5/8 inches)