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 Frederick W. Koonz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frederick W. Koonz. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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)

Friday, March 11, 2016

Mary II by Lunt

Lunt introduced MaryII in 1923. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz who also designed American Victorian (1941), Modern Victorian (1931), Charles II (1934), American Directoire (1931), Canterbury Bell (1952), and  William and Mary (1921) for Lunt.


Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)




Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)




Pickle/ Olive Fork (5 5/8 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 7/8 inches)







Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Canterbury Bell by Lunt

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



Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)





Modern Knife (9 inches)



Pie Server (9 3/4 inches)



Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Monday, February 9, 2015

American Directoire By Lunt

Lunt introduced American Directoire in 1931. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz who also designed American Victorian, Modern Victorian, Charles II, and  William and Mary for Lunt. This pattern is much more tailored than the other four patterns. The streamlined stem with flaired terminal and feathered detail on the shoulder of each piece has some touches of art deco.



Individual Fish Knife (8 3/4 inches)


Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)


Ice Cream Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)


Friday, October 17, 2014

William and Mary by Lunt

Lunt introduced their William and Mary pattern in 1921. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz. He (Koonz) also designed the patterns: Modern Victorian (1931), American Victorian (1941), and Charles II for Lunt. I could find a reference to a William and Mary pattern by CJ Vander but no examples nor any other information. Lunt's William and Mary pattern is extremely simple with a very thin decorated edge around the entire stem from the shoulder to the terminal and back.


Salad Fork (6 inches)


Small Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



Cracker Spoon (7 5/8 inches)






Monday, December 9, 2013

Modern Victorian by Lunt

Lunt introduced Modern Victorian in 1931. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz.   Koonz also designed American Victorian and Charles II for Lunt. This pattern is along the lines of American Victorian but with a little more design to the terminal and shoulder of the pieces.


Seafood Fork  (5 7/8 inches)

Cocktail/seafood Fork

Salad Fork  (6 3/8 inches)

Individual Salad Fork

Nut Serving Spoon  (4 7/8 inches)

Solid Nut Serving Spoon

Small Steak Carving Fork  (8 7/8 inches)

Small Steak Carving Fork With Stainless Prongs

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

American Victorian by Lunt

Another pattern designed by Frederick W. Koonz. American Victorian was introduced in 1941. A very feminine petite design with a trio of blossoms at the base of the terminal, an open area on the terminal suitable for engraving, a pretty stem, and another blossom and other embellishments on the shoulder. 

Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 7/8  inches)





Steak Carving Fork (9 inches)





Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4  inches)

Monday, November 11, 2013

Charles II by Lunt

Not to be confused with the Charles II pattern by Dominick and Haff I posted on earlier, this Charles II pattern was introduced by Lunt in 1934. And, unlike the other pattern which was designed by Gilbert Crowell, Frederick W. Koonz designed Lunt's pattern. Koonz also designed American Victorian and Modern Victorian for Lunt.

The design of this pattern consists of fruits and flowers at the base of the terminal and the top of stem. The terminal has an open area suitable for engraving. The embellishment at the bottom of the stem and on the shoulder is elegant and substantial. This is truly a beautiful pattern.

Bullion Soup Spoon  (5 1/8  inches)








Large Jelly Server (6 1/4  inches)
Large Solid Jelly Server

Baby Fork (4 5/8 inches)

Baby Fork

Butter Spreader (6 5/8  inches)

Butter Spreader Hollow Hdl-Paddle/Stainless Blade