Ice Cream Scoop Part 2

More examples of the Ice Cream Scoop.

Rose Point by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)

Stradivari by Wallace  (8 1/8 inches)

King Richard by Towle (8 inches)

Sculptured Rose by Towle (8 7/8 inches)

Cranberry Server Part 3

More examples of the Cranberry Server, like I posted on earlier. The piece is a very similar to the Tomato Server, the differences being it has a solid spade instead of the Tomato Server's pierced one and usually has an up turned lip on one side.

Queen Elizabeth I by Towle (9 1/4 inches)





Stradivari by Wallace (8 3/8 inches)



Impero by Towle





King Richard by Towle (8 1/2 inches)

Top 50 Most Popular Sterling Flatware Patterns of the 20th Century

Based on the book, Silverware of the 20th Century, the Top 250 Patterns, the following is the list of the top 50 patterns (in alphabetical order). Two caveats here: this is silverware of the 20th century and there were some lovely patterns of the 19th century and this is the First Edition of this book, published in 1997. 

More interesting is that out of these 50 patterns, 2 are stainless (ST) and 5 are silver plate (SP), leaving 43 sterling (SS)

Any way the top 50 most popular patterns (in alphabetical order) are:

Buttercup by Gorham
Candlelight by Towle
Chantilly by Gorham
Classic Rose by Reed and Barton
Coronation by Onieda/Heirloom (SP)
Daffodil by International (SP)
Damask Rose by Onieda/Heirloom
Eternally Yours by International (SP)
Fairfax by Gorham
First Love by International (SP)
Francis I by Reed and Barton
French Provincial by Towle
Grand Baroque by Wallace
Joan of Arc by International
King Richard by Towle
Old Master by Towle
Prelude by International
Remembrance by International (SP)
Repousse by Kirk Stieff
Rondo by Gorham
Rose Point by Wallace
Royal Danish by International
Shelley by Onieda/Heirloom (ST)
Strasbourg by Gorham
Venetia by Onieda/Heirloom (ST)

King Patterns (Part 2)

A while back I posted on patterns  named after a King.  Here is a second post on that subject:

King Louis by International (Master Butter Knife 7 inches)

King Philip by Watson  (Gumbo soup spoon  6 7/8 inches)

King Richard by Towle (Large Berry Casserole Spoon 9 3/8 inches)

King William by Tiffany (Master Salt Spoon  3 5/8 inches)

Napkin Clips

We often think of pieces of the sterling patterns being the utensils, the knives and forks, and serving pieces. However, there are many more pieces you may find in a pattern. I find that these are random depending on pattern. and, even more random depending on who bought the original set of sterling.

An example is the Napkin Clip shown here. All formal tables are set with linen or cotton napkins and traditionally they were held by either napkin clips or rings.

Medici by Gorham (1 7/8 inches)



Grand Baroque by Wallace ( 2 3/8 inches)


King Richard by Towle (1 5/8  inches)




Kirk Stieff Repousse (1 3/4 inches)

King Richard by Towle

Towle introduced King Richard in 1932. It was designed by Ferdinand Poppenhauser. It is a pretty pattern with a heavy design, but not one that stands out among the hundreds of truly unique patterns of its day.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Pierced Bon Bon Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Paddle Butter Spreader (5 /34 inches)

Strawberry Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Individual Salt Spoon Part 2

The smallest of the place pieces, the Individual Salt Spoon, posted on earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (2 3/4 inches)

Prelude by International ( 2 1/2 inches)

Rose Point by Wallace (2 3/8 inches)

King Richard by Towle (2 1/2 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)

Cold Meat Serving Fork

A lovely serving piece, especially the design treatments to the tines in some patterns. The Cold Meat Serving Fork is a different piece from Chipped Beef Fork. Here are some examples of the piece.


Canterbury by Towle  ( 8 5/8 inches)



Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (Orchids 8 inches)





King Richard by Towle (8 1/8 inches)



Old Colonial by Towle (7 1/4 inches)



Wedgewood by International (9 inches)



Georgian by Towle (7 5/8 inches)

Chow Chow Spoons

Chow Chow is a relish used as a condiment. Although the origins are unknown, it has been used in the southern United States for over 200 years. Chow Chow is not pureed and is served in its chunky consistency. It is served cold with hot foods and usually spice to the main dish. Unlike British Piccalilli, which usually includes cauliflower and turmeric among its ingredients, and Chutney, which typically includes fruit, Chow Chow is made from green tomatoes, cabbage, mustard seed, and some type of hot pepper. And to no one's surprise, the silver companies saw a need for servings pieces. Featured here are Chow Chow spoons, which generally feature a long handle and elongated bowl to reach into the jar of Chow Chow..

Shown in Baronial by Frank Smith (6 inches)

Shown in Chippendale by Towle

Shown in King Richard by Towle

Shown in Old English by Towle

Individual Asparagus Servers

We have seen the Asparagus Servers in various patterns. But there are some patterns that offer Individual Asparagus Servers for the place setting. Here are a few examples.

(Shown in Lancaster Rose by Gorham 4 inches)

(Shown in King Richard  by Towle )