Trianon by Knowles

Knowles' Trianon pattern dates back to 1889, another excellent example of Victorian design.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Bird aka JSK2 by JB and SM Knowles

 Knowles' Bird (aka JSK2) pattern is one of an intricate design of leaves, birds, and scroll work - definitely a lovely pattern. It dates back to 1800.

Pastry Server (8 3/4 inches)

JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles

 JSK 15 by JB and SM Knowles is a unique pattern with a diagonal twist pattern.

Sugar Shell (5 3/4 inches)

 

No. 10 by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowles' No. 10 pattern dates back to 1882.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Tudor by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowle's Tudor pattern dates back to 1885.

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Clinton by JB and SM Knowles

Unlike Tiffany's Clinton pattern, Knowles' Clinton pattern is much more ornate. It dates back to 1880.

Table Serving Spoon (8 3/4 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1/2 inches)

Lexington by JB and Sm Knowles

Knowles introduced their Lexington pattern in 1880. It is described as having a bead edge and a dotted flower tip. 

Large Jelly Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Confection Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Cake Serving Fork (9 1/2 inches)





Chocolate Spoon (4 inches)

How Gorham Became One of the Motherships

Over the years Gorham managed to adsorb, purchase, or make many of the smaller silver companies part the Gorham Company. Here is a chart of how they managed to get some familiar companies such as Mt. Vernon, Alvin, Durgin, Knowles, Whiting, and Woods and Hughes just to name a few, under their umbrella. Often after several years of having the smaller companies on board, Gorham would break the dies and casts of the smaller company's designs. The idea being that there was not enough demand for production of so many different patterns. The more popular patterns were kept.

I'll offer my caveat -  The following is best I could do to chart out the flow. It may not be correct. The information is confusing at best coming from different sources. But it gives you an idea of how all the smaller companies ending up merging.  

Essex by JB and SM Knowles

An exquisite pattern by JB and SM Knowles, Essex was introduced in 1889. The design includes a heavy pattern of scrolls and floral motif.

Sorbet Spoon (5 1/2 inches)




Teaspoon  (6 inches)

Rose by Knowles

Rose or Bug or sometimes Rose Bug was introduced by Knowles in 1881. The design is that of roses on a vine with bugs crawling up the stem all done in high relief. The description does not do the pattern justice. It is a lovely (and unique) pattern. Although, remember, it is not the only insect related pattern. Durgin also has their Bug pattern, I posted on earlier.

Medium Berry Spoon  (8 1/4 inches)



Solid Bon Bon Spoon  (4 3/4 inches)




Large Cheese Scoop (8 1/2 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter (7 1/8 inches)

Sorbet Spoons

Of all the frozen dessert spoons I have mentioned, the Sorbet Spoon has been neglected. We have the Ice Cream Spoon, Ice Cream Fork, Ice Cream Slicer, Ice Cream Servers, Sherbert Servers, and Sorbet Servers. The unique thing about this piece is the edge of the bowl which tends to be scalloped in most patterns. 

Lily by Gorham (5 inches)



Essex by JB and SM Knowles (5 1/2 inches)



Chantilly by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)

 
Wave Edge by Tiffany  (5 1/4 inches)

Bonbon Scoops (Part 3)

Apollo by JB and Sm Knowles ( inches)



Old Colonial by Towle


Paul Revere by Towle



Virginiana by Gorham

Aeolian by Knowles

Aeolian was introduced by JB & Sm Knowles in 1882. The engraving on the blades of some of the pieces is very intricate. This was common for patterns during this time. And the pattern on the stems and terminals is ornate and rich, especially when the pieces are old and have patina that show off the intricacies of the design.

Large Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)




Flat Handle Master Butter Knife  (7 1/8 inches)

Apollo by JB and SM Knowles

First introduced in 1892, Apollo is a refined pattern with a beaded stem topped by a floral motif at the bottom of the terminal which is surrounded by decorative work. I'm not sure where the inspiration for name came from, but a pretty pattern none the less. 

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)





Gumbo spoon (7 inches)





Master Butter (7 1/8 inches)

Vegetable Serving Fork

Another lovely serving piece, the Vegetable Serving Fork is a rather large piece, some pieces over nine inches long.


Itaglio by Reed and Barton (9 1/4 inches)



Marguerite by Gorham (8 5/8  inches)



La Reine by Reed and Barton (9 1/4 inches)



Luxumbourg by Gorham (9 inches)



Baronial Old by Gorham (7 3/4 inches)


Chrysanthemum by Unger  (9 3/8 inches)


Douvaine by Unger (8 1/4 inches)



Apollo by JB and SM Knowles (7 3/4 inches)

Strawberry Forks - Two Tines

Strawberry Forks come in two different types - the two tine variety and the three tine variety. Here are some examples of two tine forks. As you can tell Strawberry Forks are shorter forks (generally 3 3/4 to 4 3/4 inches). The tines are very long and slender and almost take up a third of the utensil. The long tines make for an elegant piece. 

Alvin by International  (4/5/8 inches)






King by Dominick and Haff ( 4 1/4 inches)



Strawberry Vine by Tiffany (4 /12 inches)



Versailles by Gorham  (Also in three tines)



Argo by Knowles ( 4 1/4 inches)



Zodiac by Gorham (3 3/4  inches)



Lourve by Wallace   (4 1/2 inches)

A Rose by Any Other Name (Part I)

Rose is an especially popular name in sterling patterns over the years. Here are a few lovely examples I found.

Rose by Knowles 1881

Rose by Rogers/International 1903

Rose by Wallace 1898 (Designed by Henry L. Wallace)

Rose by Mount Vernon 1910

Rosecrest by Alvin 1955

Royal Rose by Century 1938

Southern Rose by Manchester 1933

Talisman Rose by Frank Whiting 1948 (Designed by Charles F. Simms)