Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Scoop

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, April 10, 2017

Dorchester by Watson

In 1905 Watson introduced their Dorchester pattern.

Cream Ladle (4 3/4 inches)

Pastry Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Scoop (4 1/2 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Monday, March 27, 2017

Savannah by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Savannah in 1962. Even though it is a relatively newer pattern, it still has classic lines.

Sugar Shell (6 1/8 inches).

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Two Piece Baby Set (4 1/2 inches)

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Jermyn by Watson

Charles S. Court designed Jermyn for Watson and it was released in 1896.

Almond Scoop (4 3/8 inches)

Cold Meat Fork (6 inches)

Monday, July 4, 2016

Rose by Wallace

Henry L. Wallace designed Wallace's Rose pattern. It was introduced in 1898 and is a sweet design of small roses decorating the edge of the terminal and the bottom of the stem of each piece.

Macaroni Server (10 inches)

Cheese Scoop (8 5/8 inches)

Fish Fork (6 7/8 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Friday, April 22, 2016

Winchester by International

John Clulee designed Winchester for International in 1902. Clulee also designed International's Warwick (1898), Jean d'Arc (1905), Frontenac (1903), Kenilworth (1887) and Stratford (1902) for International.

Cheese Scoop (6 1/8)

Ice Cream Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Cucumber Server (6 1/2 inches)

Sardine Serving Fork (6 inches)

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Daffodil by Baker- Manchester

Baker-Manchester introduced their Daffodil pattern in 1900. It is a very distinct pattern with the design of daffodils in deep relief through out the stem and terminal.

Demitasse Spoon (4 inches)

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Scoop (5 1/2 inches)

Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)

Friday, January 29, 2016

Quintessence by Lunt

Lunt introduced Quintessence in 1990. It is a multi-motif pattern. And although a rather new pattern, it has the lines and design that hearken back to the golden days of sterling. Note the different floral design on the terminal of each of the examples.

Fork (8 inches)

Fried Egg Server (9 1/2 inches)

Ice Scoop (9 inches)

Oval Soup Spoon (6 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Caddy Scoop

Imperial Queen by Whiting (3 7/8 inches)

Lily of the Valley by Whiting (3 3/4 inches)

Baltimore Rose by Scholfield (3 7/8 inches)

Friday, September 11, 2015

Palm by Tiffany

Edward C. Moore designed Palm for Tiffany and it was released in 1871. Moore is also credited with designing other patterns by Tiffany including Persian, Tiffany (the pattern), Japanese, Italian, Richelieu, and Saratoga. The design itself is fairly simply with a scallop shell inverted on the tip of the terminal.

Egg Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Marrow/Bone Scoop (8 5/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork (9 3/4 inches)

Saratoga Chip Server (8 7/8 inches)

Friday, July 3, 2015

Duhme No. 2

As we have seen before some patterns are simply numbered rather than given a name. Here is Duhme No. 2 introduced by the Duhme company in 1885.

Luncheon Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Cheese Scoop

Monday, December 22, 2014

Princess by Watson

Watson introduced its Princess pattern in 1908 and it should not be confused with the Princess Patterns by Shiebler, Stieff, or Towle that I have already posted on. These four patterns are so different. It is interesting to see how four designers with four companies had "Princess" in mind when they named each of these patterns. Although each is befitting of the name.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Macaroni Server (7 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick

Bon Bon Scoop (4 1/4 Inches)

Friday, December 12, 2014

Oakland-Arkeba by Watson

Watson's Oakland-Arkeba, introduced in 1903, is a lovely pattern and swirls and scrolls. Watson's designs vary tremendously even within 4 or 5 years. Take this pattern with its elegant curves and raised motif as compared to Martha Hilton or Navarre, also by Watson that have the design carved into a plane flat surface. This shows the breadth of a company's work.

Almond Scoop (4 3/8 inches)

Five O'Clock Teaspoon (5 3/8 inches)

Cream Ladle (5 1/2 inches)

Friday, November 21, 2014

La Fantaisie by Unger

This is a unique pattern by Unger. La Fantaisie introduced in 1904 has a trio of blossoms on the tip of the terminal and the face of a woman at the bottom of the terminal, which is open and suitable for engraving. The stem is an elegant twist.

Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Large Casserole Spoon

Bon Bon Scoop (6 1/8 inches)

Pierced Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Pomona by Towle

Towle introduced Pomona, a multi-motif pattern in 1887. The terminal is decorated with a design of apples, pears, and grapes. The stem is a vine and leaves making its way down to the shoulder. Some of the serving pieces have elaborate etchings of fruit in the bowls and scoops.

Oyster Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Sugar Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Cheese Scoop (5 6/8 inches)