Amaryllis by Shiebler

Shiebler's Amaryllis patern dates back to 1877. It is decribed as a geometric pattern. 

Sugar Sheel (6 5/8 inches)



Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Mint Julep Straw

Every once in a while one reads about a unique sterling utensil, only to learn that there are few (or no) examples of the piece. So it is with the Mint Julep Straw. Not even knowing what I was looking for, I finally found 1 example. And in a pattern that dates back to 1888.

Rococo by George Shiebler (7 7/8 inches)

GE26 by Shielber

GE26 by Shiebler was introduced in 1900. It is a lovely ornate pattern.

Fish Serving Knife (11 1/2 inches)

Corinthian by Shielber

George Shielbler's Corinthian was introduced in 1870 and is quite a unique pattern. The terminal fans out with a floral and feather design.


Large Soup Ladle (13 3/8 inches)



Preserve Spoon (8  5/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (5 7/8 inches)


Dinner Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Rococo by Shiebler

Although it was also introduced in 1888, Rococo by Shiebler should not be confused with Dominick and Haff's Rococo pattern. This older pattern (126 years as of the edition of this post) is truly "Rococo" in its style. Not only does it show the curls and frills of the period, the shape of the piece itself with the curved terminal and stem, that rather than follow the conventional line, follows the pattern for an asymmetrical look. A beautiful pattern, if you can find it. 


Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Gipsy by Shiebler

Shiebler's Gipsy pattern dates back to 1880. The design is one of leaves and vines that make a garland as they works their way up the stem and around a medallion on the terminal that is suitable for a monogram.


Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Princess by Shiebler

Shiebler introduced Princess in 1874. The terminal has a radiant fan like pattern surrounded by an area of small vines and leaves. The stem is decorated with a thin thin line that leads to the top of the shoulder where one finds another radiant fan. The pattern is stately but simple. At 139 years old, it has aged well.

Table Serving Spoon  (8 1/2 inches)




Old Style Pickle Fork (8 1/8 inches)

Montezuma by Shiebler

Montezuma by Shiebler, introduced in 1879 is a pattern that shows its age (currently 134 years), not that that is a bad thing. The design on the terminal is one of flowers. A open oval sits at the top of the stem which is decorated with what could possibly described as leaves (I'm really not sure).

Teaspoon  (8 inches)



Fork (6 inches)

Sandringham by Shiebler

George Shiebler introduced the pattern Sandringham in 1895. Most likely named for Sandringham Estate, the country home of the current Queen of England. The most interesting part of the design of this pattern is the three Prince of Wales Feathers at the top of terminal which were the motto of Edward, Prince of Wales (the current Queen Elizabeth's Uncle, whose abdication of the throne lead to her ascension upon the death of her father). But, I digress. It is a stately pattern.

Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Oyster Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 inches)



Dessert Spoon  (7 1/8 inches)

Maintenon by Shiebler

An old pattern, Maintenon was introduced by Shiebler in 1895. The pattern has a design of scroll work on the terminal and the lower part  of the stem.


Fork (7 5/8 inches)



Tablespoon (8 1/2 inches)

Fiorito by Shiebler

Fiorito by Shiebler is a unique pattern introduced in 1902. The pieces are any of 10 floral motifs. Each individual motif is heavily designed on the terminal and the stems. I cannot identify the different floral designs. 

Fork (7 5/8 inches)



Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Salad Fork (7 inches)


Butter Spreader (7 1/4 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced American Beauty in 1897. This pattern has a very clear motif of roses in bloom at the top and bottom of the terminal. The stem is decorated with rose buds, leaves, and vines. The detail in this design is unique in that the roses and other floral pieces are  created in such a realistic way. 

Large Jelly Spoon  (6 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs(4 1/8 inches)



Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Chrysanthemun by George W. Shiebler

Another of the myriad of Chrysanthemum patterns. This one is by Shiebler. It is a lovely pattern with a deeply engraved floral motif design.

Large Solid Pie Knife (8 1/4 inches)





 Small Sugar Tongs  (4 1/2 inches)





Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)





Fork (6  7/8 inches)

Princess Patterns

Like "Rose", Princess is a common name among sterling silver patterns. Here are some e
examples.

Princess by Watson (Sugar Spoon)

Princess by Shiebler (Berry Spoon

Princess by George Erickson (Lemonade Spoon)

Princess by Towle (Tomato Server)

Princess by Manchester (Butter Spreader)

Crown Princess by Fine Arts (Demitasse Spoon)

Berry Serving Spoon (Part 3)

This is my third post on this beautiful serving piece, the Berry Spoon. But can you really see too many examples of this utensil. As I have said before, this is one of the pieces in a pattern the artisans use to really showcase the design of the pattern. Looking at this piece, you can get a better idea of the lines or definitions of the pattern.


La Marquise by Reed and Barton (8 7/8 inches)


Princess by Shiebler (9 1/4 inches)

Princess Fushia by Frigast (8 1/4 inches)

Altair by Watson ( 9 inches)

Albany by Towle (9 inches0

Regent by Durgin (9 5/8 inches)

Melon Spoons

Here are examples of Melon Spoons. You will notice most of them have a blunt end on the bowl.

Heraldic by Durgin ( 5 5/8 inches)

Cloeto by International (5 1/2 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler

Blackberry Vine by Tiffany

Kings by Wallace

Vegetable Serving Fork (Part 2)

A very ornate piece, the Vegetable Serving Fork, which I have posted on earlier, usually has an extended shoulder that forms a partial bowl with thick tines at the end.


Versailles by Gorham  (8 3/4 inches)

Cambridge by Gorham (8 5/8 inches) 

Fontainbleau by Gorham (9 inches)

Saratoga by Tiffany (8 1/8 inches) (Also called "King"or "Kings")

282X by George Shiebler (9 1/4 inches)