Small Berry Spoon (Part 3)

 Another post on the Small Berry Spoon (sometimes referred to the Casserole Spoon).

Chantilly by Gorham  (7 7/8 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (7 3/4 inches)

Versailles by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

English King by Tiffany (8 7/8 inches)

Oyster Ladle 2

Another post on the Oyster Ladle. 

Buttercup by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)

Lily by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)

Frontenac by International (10 inches)

Lily of the Valley by Whiting (10 1/2 inches)

 

Tea Infuser Part 2

I have posted on the Tea Infuser, also referred to as the "Tea Ball Spoon" in an earlier post. This piece is used as we today use a tea bag. For those who still prefer to use loose tea, this is you utensil for a cup of hot tea.

Chantilly by Gorham

Wave Edge by Tiffany

Wreath by Gorham

Gorham's Sterling Star Ornaments

Every year the sterling companies produce several annual Sterling Ornaments each. I posted on this last year. Each design is unique. The star in the center of the ornament is surrounded by the design of a Gorham sterling pattern.

Buttercup (1998)

Chantilly (2001)

Strasbourg (2002)

Gorham Christmas Cross Ornaments (part 2)

Each year Gorham produces a sterling Christmas ornament in the shape of a cross using the design of one of their patterns. These are lovely. I have two friends who have Christmas trees they decorate only with sterling ornaments, including some of these. Here are some examples of past ornaments.

Buttercup (2000)



King Edward (2004)





Fairfax (2001)

Candle Snuffer Part 2

The Candle Snuffer (which I posted on earlier) varies in length. Of these 4 examples alone they range from 9 1/2 inches to 16 5/8 inches.        


Buttercup by Gorham (9 5/8 inches)



Padova by Tiffany (16 5/8 inches)



Rondo by Gorham (9 1/2 inches)



Medici by Gorham (9 7/8 inches)

Fish Serving Fork - Large (Part 2)

More examples of the Fish Serving Fork. These are all designated as "Large".

Versailles By Gorham (9 1/8 inches)



Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (8 3/4 inches)




Buttercup by Gorham (8 5/8 inches)



Old French by Gorham (9 1/4 inches)

Gorham Buttercup Christmas Ornaments

Gorham produces a different sterling Christmas Tree ornament each year using their more popular designs.  Here are some examples of Buttercup Ornaments in the past years.

Cross (2000)



Star (1998)

Salad Serving Spoon Part 2 (1 posted 3/27/15)

More examples of the Salad Serving Spoon that I posted on earlier.


Rose by Kirk (8 5/8 inches)




Baronial by Gorham (9 inches)



Chantilly by Gorham (8 7/8 inches)




Buttercup by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

Sets of Silverware (Part 3)

To continue a glimpse into the world of complete sets of sterling. Here are more prices  (which include a chest - which are often made to match the silver and a work of art themselves.) And, once again, I'll make my disclaimer, I am not an appraiser. These are just prices I have found.


Persian by Tiffany (1872) ($10,000)



Poppy for Gorham (1902) ($3,500)



Saratoga by Tiffany (1870) ($16,500)



Trianon Pierced by Dominick and Haff (1887) ($14,700)



Buttercup by Gorham (1899) ($4,200)



Chambord by Reed and Barton (1909) ($1,800)



Coburg by Wallace ($4,200)



Empire by Buccellati ($14,000)

Buttercup by Gorham

One of Gorham's most popular and enduring pattern's, Buttercup dates back to 1899. From a personal standpoint, I have many fond memories of meals served by my very prim and proper Aunt Kat using her Buttercup sterling  flatware.


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)




Punch Ladle (14 1/2 inches)




Cheese Knife (7 7/8 inches)




Two Tine Butter Pick  (5 3/4 inches)

Pierced Nut Spoon Part 2

More examples of the  Pierced Nut Spoon. I posted on these earlier. The pierced variety is not nearly as popular as the solid type. These are small pieces. I did not comprehend the size of the Nut or Bon bon Spoons until I got my first one. Compared to a regular piece of flatware, 4 or 5 inches is quite small. But it packs a lot of detail and elegance that mini package.

Bridal Bouquet By Alvin (4 3/4 inches)

Cherub by Watson -Newall (4 1/4 inches)

Empire by Towle (4 3/4 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (4 3/4 inches)

Kenilworth by International (5 3/8 inches)

Tomato Server (Part 4 )

Yes, I post on this piece often, but it is a lovely piece and is in most patterns. And, it is different in each pattern. More examples of the Tomato Server.

Old Master by Towle (8 5/8 inches)

Repousse by Kirk Stieff (7 5/8 inches)

Joan of Arc by International (7 7/8 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

King Richard by Towle (8 1/8 inches)