Towle, Flowers of Christmas Medallion Part 3

 For the past several years, I have posted on Towle's  Annual Christmas Medallion Ornaments. Here are some more examples.

Laurel (1986)

Holly (1988)

Chrysanthemum (1991)

Holly by Alvin

In honor of the Yuletide, Holly by Alvin. The pattern dates back to 1900. 


Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

Holly Patterns

In addition to Tiffany's Holly, and Holly by Frank Whiting, here are three additional Holly patterns. All have lovely a holly and berry motif on the terminal. And, all are hard to find.

Five O'Clock Teaspoon in Holly by Alvin (Circa 1900)




Preserve Spoon in Holly by Watson



Holly by Baker Manchester (Circa 1895)

Hors D' Oeuvre Fork

I posted on Hor D' Oeuvre Pieces in general earlier. Here is the Hor D' Oeuvre Fork specifically. Several of these pieces can easily be confused with the Sardine Fork, but then others resemble a Strawberry or Berry Fork. Whatever they resemble, they are found in very few patterns.

Holly by Tiffany  (5 3/8 inches)



Colonial by Tiffany (5 1/8 Inches)




Padova by Tiffany (4 inches)



Douvaine by Unger (5 1/4 inches)



Chantilly by Gorham 



Strasbourg by Gorham

Holly by Frank Whiting

This lovely holiday pattern, Holly by Frank Whiting was introduced in 1907. 

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

 

Solid Bon Bon Spoon  (4 3/4 inches)

Grapefruit Spoons (Part 2)

I posted earlier on Grapefruit spoons. These are usually easily recognized because of their pointed bowls (to pierce the pulp of the fruit). On some of the more elaborate patterns, the design will be carried to edges of the bowl.

Iris by Durgin (6 inches)



Hanover by Gorham  (5 7/8 inches)





La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)



King Louis by International (6 inches)



Heraldic by Gorham/Durgin (6 inches)




Holly by Tiffany (5 7/8 inches)

Holly by Tiffany

This festive pattern, Holly,  by Tiffany was introduced in 1895. There is another pattern by Tiffany called Holly and Mistletoe. The difference is slight,  Holly has berries on the stem. However, both patterns are described as "not-full-line" patterns, meaning they are generally just serving pieces. Holly consists of 16 pieces and Holly and Mistletoe, only 6. Pieces in both patterns are both hard to find and expensive.

Two Tine Pickle Fork (7 inches)



Hors d'oeuvre Pick (5 1/8  inches)
(Often confused as a Sardine Fork, however this has 7 tines, while a Sardine Fork only has 6)



Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)



Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)




Bon Bon Scoop (3 3/4 inches)



Pierced Olive Spoon 6 inches)



Jelly Server

Jelly Spoons and Servers

A selection of Jelly Servers and Jelly Spoons. The Servers have a flat side to the bowl to slice and serve jelly, while the spoons have more rounded bowls.

(Large Jelly Spoon shown in Buttercup by Gorham)

(Jelly Spoon shown in Medici-Old by Gorham)

(Jelly Spoon shown in Blossom by Georg Jensen)  (5 1/2  inches)



(Jelly Spoon shown in Peony by Wallace) (7 1/8 inches)

(Jelly Server shown in Pierced Handle by Manchester) (5 3/4  inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Royal Oak by Gorham)




(Jelly Server shown in Touraine by Gorham)




(Jelly Server shown in Chrysanthemum by Tiffany) (6 3/4  inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Esplanade by Towle) (7 inches)




(Jelly Server shown in Harlequin by Reed and Barton) (5 7/8 inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Holly by Tiffany)

Update on the Elusive Mango Fork

Lucy commented on my Mango Fork post (See July 9, 2010). Upon further research, I found that most Mango forks by American manufactures are in Silverplate patterns, not Sterling. The 1911 Louis XVI pattern by Community Silver, which is now Oneida, is silverplate and does have a Mango fork, as do Primrose (1915) and Patrician (1914) both older Community Silver/Oneida Silverplate patterns. These patterns have been discontinued. 

Another pattern Lucy mentions is Holly, by National/ EHH Smith (1904 - since discontinued) is also a silverplate pattern. I could not find a mango fork listed.

I did find one other example of the Mango fork in Exeter  (Silverplate 1913) by Oneida (7 inches)

Also, I found a reference to the 1932 Doric sterling pattern by Manchester that had a Mango fork in it, but I could not find a picture or description of the piece itself.

I will keep an eye out for more Sterling Silver Mango forks as I move forward and plan to add Ms. Graber's book to my collection of resources. Thank you, Lucy, for your interest here.

Hors d'Oeuvres Pieces

Hors d'Oeuvre pieces are not that common. They are more readily found in Tiffany patterns. Also, there is no standard, you will find forks, knives, and spoons - in various sizes.

(Hors d'Oeuvres Set shown in Francis I by Reed and Barton)

(Hors d'Oeuvres Fork shown in Blossom by Jensen 3 3/4 inches)

(Hors d'Oeuvres Fork shown in Holly by Tiffany 5 1/4 inches)

Holiday Pieces

There are several Holiday pieces around. Here are a few sample. I am sure there are more. Then Tiffany has their own holiday sterling pattern - Holly which was introduced in 1895 and has since been discontinued.

(Wallace Grande Baroque Sugar Spoon with Christmas Wreath)

(Hor d'oerve fork shown Holly by Tiffany)