The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?
Showing posts with label English King. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English King. Show all posts

Monday, October 4, 2021

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)







Monday, June 14, 2021

Poultry Shears (Part 4)

 More examples of Poultry Shears not to be confused with Grape Shears.


Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton




English King by Tiffany




Pantheon by International




Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Pastry Fork (Part 3)

Several years ago, I posted on the Pastry Fork. Here are some more examples.


Etruscan by Gorham (6 inches)



Meadow Rose by Wallace (6 inches)


English King by Tiffany (6 inches)






Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Cake Saw (Part 3)

Here we have the Cake Saw, a piece I posted on earlier. This is a large piece that takes its cake seriously. Do not confuse this with the Wedding Cake Knife which is actually longer (in most patterns).

English King by Tiffany  ( 9 5/8 inches)



Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (9 3/8 inches)


Irian by Wallace (10 3/8 inches)



Hepplewhite Plain by Reed and Barton  (10 inches)

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Old Style Ice Cream Spoon Part 3

Here are more examples of Old Style Ice Cream Spoons. I have posted on them before. Tiffany seems to be the prevailing company to have these in their patterns. 

Richelieu by Tiffany (5 1/2 inches)


Wave Edge by Tiffany (5 5/8 inches)




Colonial by Tiffany 


English King by Tiffany (5 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Master Salt Spoon (Part 2)

As I posted earlier the Master Salt Spoon is much larger than its little brother the Salt Spoon. I still find them delightful pieces, and can usually found in most patterns.

English King by Tiffany (3 1/2  inches)



Fairfax by Durgin ( 3 3/4 inches)



Mount Vernon by Lunt (4 inches)


Meadow Rose by Walace (3 1/8 inches)








Friday, February 1, 2013

English King by Tiffany

English King is another pattern designed by Charles Grosjean for Tiffany (like Lap over Edge and Chrysanthemum.) Tiffany introduced this pattern 1885. It is a bold but elegant pattern with a scallop shell on the end of the terminal with a floral and acanthus pattern on the top of the stem and on the top of the shoulder.

Orange Spoon



Individual Salt Spoon



Pastry Fork



Small Ice Cream Server



Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wedding Cake Knife

A standard piece found in most patterns, the Wedding Cake Knife is a very large piece designed to do just what its name says. I have seen it referred to as a Cake Saw, but that piece is much more ornate. Typically a wedding cake has a stainless blade and is much longer than the standard Cake Knife.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff 



Francis I by Reed and Barton  (12 inches)



Stradavira by Wallace (Small 12 1/4  inches)  (Large 16 3/8)



English King by Tiffany

Friday, November 23, 2012

Fried Egg Server - Part 2

Unlike the Egg Spoon, the Fried Egg Server is a serving piece and therefore larger. I have posted on this earlier.

English King by Tiffany (9 7/8 inches)
Tiffany English King sterling silver fried egg server


Dandelion by Whiting (9 5/8 inches)



Charles II by Dominick and Haff (8 inches)



Hanover by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)



Winthrop by Tiffany (9 1/4 inches)

Friday, November 16, 2012

Ice Cream Server

And, one more serving piece to add to the silver chest, the Ice Cream Server. Most patterns, that have one Ice Cream Server, tend to have it in two sizes, a large and a small.

English King by Tiffany (Small 9 1/8 inches)  (Large  11 3/8)




Chrysanthemum by Tiffany   (Large  11 /12 inches)



Wave Edge by Tiffany    (Large 11 3/8 inches)




Charles II by Dominick and Haff (Large 10 1/4 inches)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Orange Spoon (Part 3)



Sometimes referred to  as the Fruit/Orange Spoon, I have posted earlier on the Orange Spoon with its  gold washed and pointed bowl tip. The gold wash protected the sterling from the acidic citrus juices and the tip helped cut through the pulp.

These four patterns by Tiffany date back to the late 1800's.

English King by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches)




Faneuil by Tiffany (5 7/8 inches)



Olympian by Tiffany   (6 inches)



Palm by Tiffany (6 inches)



Wednesday, July 18, 2012

"English" Patterns

Some of the prettier patterns named "English".



English King by Tiffany (1885) (Pastry Fork)











English Gadroon by Gorham (1939) (Tomato Server)



Old English by Towle (1892) (Salad Fork)


English Rose by Durgin (1955) (Iced Tea Spoon)



Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Preserve Spoon (Part 2)

Like many of the condiment utensils, I have listed Preserves Spoons in an earlier post. Their bowls tend to be larger and rounder than Jelly Spoons.





Lily by Whiting (7 1/2 inches)


Preserve Spoon

Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (8 inches)



English King by Tiffany (7 1/8 inches)



Frontenac by International (7 3/4 inches)


Madam Jumel by Whiting (7 5/8 inches)