Berry Scoop

The Berry Serving Scoop is a rare and rather expensive piece. One can find the piece in a few patterns for around $150, however most are priced around $800

Cluny by Gorham (1880) (8 3/4 inches)



Vine by Tiffany (1872) (9 5/8 inches)







Persian by Tiffany (1872) (9 1/2 inches)



Italian by Tiffany (1870) (9 5/8 inches)

Persian by Gorham

Gorham's Persian pattern dates back to 1870. Another popular design name - you can also find Persian by Tiffany (1872), Persian by Whiting (1880) , and Persian by International (1847). 

Sets of Silverware (Part 3)

To continue a glimpse into the world of complete sets of sterling. Here are more prices  (which include a chest - which are often made to match the silver and a work of art themselves.) And, once again, I'll make my disclaimer, I am not an appraiser. These are just prices I have found.


Persian by Tiffany (1872) ($10,000)



Poppy for Gorham (1902) ($3,500)



Saratoga by Tiffany (1870) ($16,500)



Trianon Pierced by Dominick and Haff (1887) ($14,700)



Buttercup by Gorham (1899) ($4,200)



Chambord by Reed and Barton (1909) ($1,800)



Coburg by Wallace ($4,200)



Empire by Buccellati ($14,000)

Sucket Fork

I have found random references to a Sucket Fork, but can only find one example of this utensil. The piece's purpose is for eating "Sweet meats". 

Lap over Edge (Insect/Foliage Motif) by Tiffany





This piece below, which looks incredibly similar, in Persian also by Tiffany, is referred to as a "Combination Olive Fork and Spoon". 





And, even though both of these examples are by Tiffany, I could find no reference to either such a piece in Hood's book on Tiffany. 

Old Style Ice Cream Fork

As I mentioned earlier in my post on "Ice Cream Things", there is an Ice Cream Fork. Oh, how the Victorians loved their Ice Cream. Here are some examples of the Ice Cream Fork, and yes, it could have been the initial "spork".

St. James by Tiffany

Old Colonial by Towle

Benjamin Franklin by Towle

Persian by Tiffany

Old Style Ice Cream Spoon Part 2

I posted on Old Style Ice Cream Spoons earlier - just another iteration to a piece for a Victorian favorite, ice cream. The "Old Style" tends to be a little smaller, usually less than a 1/2 inch or so than the "Regular" ice cream spoon.

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (5 1/2 inches) as opposed to 5 7/8

Vine-Gourd by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches) as opposed to 6

Florentine by Tiffany (5 1/2 inches) as opposed to 5 5/8

Persian by Tiffany

Fish Server

Often referred to as a Fish Knife as I mentioned in an earlier post, the Fish Server is designed to work with the Fish Fork to gently serve the delicate meat of the fish without breaking it up. 

Empire by Durgin (10 7/8 inches)





Scroll by Durgin (11 1/2 inches)





Italian by Tiffany (10 1/4 inches)





Persian by Tiffany (9 inches)





Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (10 1/4 inches)





Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (8 inches)

Oyster Forks Part 3

I have posted on these several times before  but I find they are such neat utensils and reflect the beauty of the patterns. Here are some more examples of the Oyster Fork.

Francis I by Reed and Barton (5 5/8 inches)


Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff (5 5/8 inches)


La Reine by Wallace


Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (5 3/4 inches)


Bridal Rose by Alvin (5 5/8 inches)


Lily by Whiting (5 7/8 inches)





Watteau by Durgin (6 inches)



Persian by Tiffany (6 1/4 inches)





St James by Tiffany (6 inches)



Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (5 1/2 inches)

Macaroni Server (Part II)

Last year, I mentioned the Macaroni Server in an earlier post. Here are some more examples of this lovely serving piece. My personal favorite being this first piece in Rose and Scroll by Whiting.


Roses and Scrolls by Whiting (9 1/2 inches)



Imperial Queen by Whiting (9 1/2 inches)



Shown in Duke of York by Whiting (9 1/4 inches)



Richelieu by Tiffany



Shown in Persian by Tiffany (9 1/4 inches)



Shown in Meadow by Gorham



Shown in Hyperion by Whiting (9 1/2 inches)



Shown in Lily by Gorham (9 3/4 inches)



Shown in Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)



Shown in Oval Twist by Whiting (9 5/8 inches)

Grape Shears and Poultry Shears

I touched on Grape Shears in an earlier post - a truly unique piece. However, there are also, Poultry Shears, which look much more utilitarian.. Here are some examples of each.


Grape Shears in Acorn by Georg Jensen





Grape Shears in Orchid by Watson





Grape Shears in Persian by Tiffany





Poultry Shears in Chantilly by Gorham





Poultry Shears in Botticelli by Frank Whiting