English Shell By Lunt

Frederick Koonz designed English Shell for Lunt. It was introduced in 1937. Koonz who also designed Mary II (1929)  American Victorian (1941), Modern, Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), American Directoire (1931), Canterbury Bell (1952), and  William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.

Small Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)




Solid Gravy Ladle (5 7/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs (10 7/8 inches)

Straight Handle Baby Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Maryland by Alvin

With so many "Maryland" patterns around, it may get confusing about the names but designs are definitely different.  Other patterns include Maryland by Gorham and Old Maryland by Kirk. I also found a "Maryland" pattern listed by Machester, but it was the same design as Alvin's Maryland pattern that was introduced in 1910.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)



Fruit Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)



Jelly Server (5 1/2 inches)



Curved Handle Baby Spoon (3 1/8 inches)

Southern Charm by Alvin

This is very simple pattern by Alvin. Southern Charm was introduced in 1947.




French Hollow Knife (9 5/8 inches)




Fork (7 1/4 inches)



2 Piece Baby Set

Victorian by Weidlich

In 1935 Weidlich introduced their Victorian pattern. There is also a "Victorian" pattern by Dugin.


Small Cold Beef Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)




Curved Handle Baby Spoon (3 1/2 inches)



Steak Carving Fork (8 3/8 inches)

Savannah by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Savannah in 1962. Even though it is a relatively newer pattern, it still has classic lines. 

Sugar Shell (6 1/8 inches).



Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)



Ice Scoop (9 inches)





Two Piece Baby Set (4 1/2 inches)

Old Charleston by International

International introduced its Old Charleston pattern in 1951. It was designed by Lillian V. M. Helander. In 1952 Helander designed Spring Glory for International.




Two Piece Baby Set




Roast Carving Fork




Cocktail Fork (5 3/4 inches)

King Edward by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed King Edward for Gorham in 1936, the year of King Edward VIII's abdication of the throne for his divorced lover, Wallace Simpson. Whether or not the name of the pattern, the name of the King, and that notable year in the history of the British Realm have anything in common, I leave up to you.

Whatever the case, the King Edward pattern by Gorham is a lovely, fairly elaborate pattern. Price went on to design Chapel Bells for Alvin in 1939.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2  inches)


Baby Fork and Spoon Set





Master Butter Knife  (6 3/4 inches)

Heraldic by Whiting

Heraldic by Whiting introduced in 1880 should not be confused with Heraldic by Durgin (See November 8, 2010). Ironically,this pattern also features a knight in the design. A knight's helmet is embellished in the pattern on the handle. Just under the helmet, there is a blank shield shaped area that is suitable for monograms.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)


Cold Meat Fork (9 inches)


Bob Bon Spoon  (4 3/8  inches)



Mustard Ladle (4 1/2 inches)



Salad Set  ( 1/4 inches)



Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Large Cheese Scoop (8 1/4 inches)

Baby Spoons (Bent Handle)

Like the straight handled baby spoons, these Bent Handled Baby Spoons are found in many patterns. I would think that most older ones would be monogrammed, which to me only adds to the beauty of the piece.

Doris by International (3 5/8 inches)

El Grandee by Towle ( 3 3/4 inches)

Eloquence by Lunt (3 1/2 inches)

Georgian by Towle ( 3 1/2 inches)

Hyperion by Whiting ( 3 7/8 inches)

***Note the Cat in the Bowl of this Piece

Sir Christopher by Wallace (3 1/2 inches)

Baby Spoons (Straight Handle)

Most patterns place pieces for children, both baby and junior sizes, with the "baby" sizes being the smaller of the two. Baby Spoons shown here, are straight handled. They also come in a "curved" or "bent" handle style. Often sterling patterns would offer spoons in both styles, straight and bent. (I'll post on the bent style at a later date.)

Most the spoons have a more rounded but oval bowl and a short handle. They tend to be between 3 1/2 and 4 5/8 inches long.

(Shown in Amaryllis by Manchester 4 5/8 inches)

(Shown in Lansdowne by Gorham 4 1/2 inches)

(Shown in Repousse by Kirk 3 3/4 inches)

(Shown in Spring Glory by International 4 1/4 inches)