Secret of the Flower by Unger

Durgin's Secret of the Flower was introduced in 1904.

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Narcissus by Unger

Unger's Narcissus pattern is an older one, introduced in 1890.

One Tine Butter Pick (6 3/4 inches)


Table Serving Spoon (8 inches)



Dinner Knife (9 3/4 inches)

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)

Love's Dream by Unger

Unger's 1904 Love's Dream pattern is one of the many Unger patterns with a romantic theme.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)


Youth Tea Fork (6 inches)


Youth Tea Knife (7 1/4 inches)

The Wave by Unger

Unger's The Wave pattern dates back to 1904. It is an example of the art deco design in sterling. And, personally, my favorite period of sterling design. The design is very intricate showing a lady grasping her arms around a wave. On the stem, there is a design of cat tails.

Teaspoon  (5 3/4 inches)



Fork (6 3/4 inches)

He Loves Me by Unger

Another exquisite art nouveau pattern by Unger, He Loves Me is an example of the 'Golden' age of sterling silver flatware. It is in the style of Loves Dream , Cupid's Nosegay, and She Loves Me, all 1904 by Unger.

Springfield by Unger

And in total juxtaposition to the art nouveau and heavily designed pieces Unger produced there is Springfield, a very simple plain pattern they introduced in 1900. This design is more in keeping with the colonial designs by other companies. 

The terminal is clean of decoration, the only design being a gently pointed terminal. Even the shoulders, stems and bowls that often display some flourish are blank.


Pierced Olive Spoon (6 inches)



Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Les Circes by Unger

Just look at the beauty of this Art Nouveau design by Unger. Les Circes, introduced by Unger in 1904 has the lovely image of a lady's face on the terminal with the tresses of her hair trailing down the stem. Once again Unger comes through with a sterling flatware pattern that is more a art than eating utensils, if you can find a piece.

Evangeline by Unger

The Unger pattern Evangeline introduced in 1904 has the design of a face and flowers. It is an example of the true art of Edwardian era sterling flatware.

Fork ( 6 7/8 inches)

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)

Cupid's Nosegay by Unger

Unger introduced their patter Cupid's Nosegay in 1904. The pattern is ornate in the style of Unger.

Youth Tea Knife (7 1/4 inches)
 

Youth Tea Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Spring Patterns

It is that time of year when the flowers bloom and we are reminded that winter has finally passed. "Spring" was a popular theme with silver designers. Here are a few examples.

Breath of Spring II by Amston (1952)
Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Spring Glory by International (1952 ) Designed by Lillian V. M. Helander
Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springtime by International (1935) Designed by Alfred G. Kintz and Frederick W. Stark
Seafood fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springfield Engraved by Unger (1900)
Dessert Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

La Fleurette by Unger

Unger Introduced La Fleurette in 1904. And, in Unger tradition, it is an exquisite pattern. The design includes a blossom and leaves at the top of the terminal with another blossom at the top of the stem and a third at the top of the shoulder. 


Large Solid Tined Sardine Fork  (5 3/4 inches)




Cream Ladle with Spout (6 inches)


Teaspoon  (5 7/8 inches)

Passaic by Unger

Unger introduced Passiac in 1900. A beautiful pattern of scrolls and flowers in the company's   long tradition of excellent work and design. A true work of art.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)


Gravy Ladle (6 5/8 inches)


Large Lettuce Serving Fork (8 inches)



Sardine Serving Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Hors D' Oeuvre Fork

I posted on Hor D' Oeuvre Pieces in general earlier. Here is the Hor D' Oeuvre Fork specifically. Several of these pieces can easily be confused with the Sardine Fork, but then others resemble a Strawberry or Berry Fork. Whatever they resemble, they are found in very few patterns.

Holly by Tiffany  (5 3/8 inches)



Colonial by Tiffany (5 1/8 Inches)




Padova by Tiffany (4 inches)



Douvaine by Unger (5 1/4 inches)



Chantilly by Gorham 



Strasbourg by Gorham

Douvaine by Unger

Unger introduced Douvaine in 1890. This is deeply embellished design in the lovely Unger style.


Sugar Shell (5 1/2 inches)

Olive Fork (6 1/8 inches)

Solid Berry Spoon (8 inches)

Cucumber Server (6 7/8 inches)

Large Tined Sardine Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Sugar Sifter (4 7/8 inches)

Almond Scoop (Part 3)

 Once again, the lovely Almond Scoop. Posted on earlier, this is still an elegant piece ranging in size from 4 to over 6 inches. The examples shown here are some larger ones. The detail on some of them is quite ornate.


Geneva by Campbell-Metcalf (5 1/2 inches)

Victoria-Old by Watson (5 3/4 inches)

Douvaine by Unger (6 1/8 inches)

Cherub by Watson-Newall (6 1/2 inches)

Phoebe by Watson-Newell (6 inches)

Georgian by Towle (4 inches)