Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Luncheon Fork

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?

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Dowery by Dowery

Dowery's pattern of the same name ("Dowery") was introduced in 1934.

Luncheon Fork (7 inches)

Teaspoon (6 inches)

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Touraine by Gorham

In 1917 Gorham introduced their Touraine pattern.

Bouillon Spoon (5 inches)

Luncheon Fork (7 inches)

Monday, June 15, 2020

Cupids Sunbeams by Unger

Another pattern Unger introduced in 1904. Cupid's Sunbeams with the countenances of 2 cupids wrapped in sunbeams on the terminal.

Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Food Pusher (4 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Commonwealth by Watson

Watson's Commonwealth pattern was introduced in 1908.

Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Watson Commonwealth-Engraved (Sterlng,1908) Fork

Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Watson Commonwealth-Engraved (Sterlng,1908) Small Sugar Tongs

Friday, January 4, 2019

Bessie by Wallace

Wallace's Bessie pattern dates back to 1894.

Demitasse Spoon (3 7/8 inches)

Luncheon Fork (7 inches)

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Delhi by Gorham

Delhi by Gorham is a lovely pattern that dates back to 1880. There are multiple motifs on the pieces. Also from the shoulder up half way the stem is a ribbed design that sets the floral motif off.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)

Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Teaspoon (6 inches)

Monday, August 13, 2018

Crystal by Frank Whiting

Frank Whiting's Crystal pattern was introduced in 1922.

Pie Server (6 3/4 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick (6 1/4 inches)

Luncheon Fork (6 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Marie Antoinette Patterns

Marie Antoinette is another popular names for sterling patterns. Here are two examples.

Alvin (1910) Luncheon Fork

Dominick and Haff (1917) Cocktail Fork

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Maryland by Alvin

With so many "Maryland" patterns around, it may get confusing about the names but designs are definitely different. Other patterns include Maryland by Gorham and Old Maryland by Kirk. I also found a "Maryland" pattern listed by Machester, but it was the same design as Alvin's Maryland pattern that was introduced in 1910.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Jelly Server (5 1/2 inches)

Curved Handle Baby Spoon (3 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Louis XV by Birks

I posted on various Louis XV patterns earlier but this is another Louis XV pattern I stumbled across by Birks dated back to 1914.

Luncheon Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Bouillon Soup Spoon (4 7/8 inches)

Wired Cheese Cutter (8 5/8 inches)

Toast Server (8 3/8 inches)