Asparagus Servers

These are the kind of pieces of sterling that I never get tired of. The details, the art, the design. I have shown Asparagus Servers before, but can you really ever see enough of them? Here are some more elegant pieces.

Shown in New Art by Durgin 10 inches

Shown in Regent by Durgin 10 inches

Shown in Chrysanthemum by Durgin 9 3/4 inches

Shown in English King by Tiffany 9/12 inches

Shown in Vine by Tiffany 9 3/4 inches

Cocktail Forks

Here are a few examples of small Cocktail Forks which are found in most patterns.

Henry II by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler (6 inches)

Hanover by Gorham      (5 3/4 inches)

Louis XV by Durgin (5 3/4 inches)

Southern Grandeur by Easterling (5 5/8 inches)

Sherbert Servers

Remember Sherbert Forks, one of the place forks, well this is the serving piece, the Sherbert Server. Do not confuse this with a sorbet server. (Just as you would not confuse sherbet with sorbet. I'll show them later.) However, I could only find examples in two patterns. The Sherbert server has a sharp side to slice into the sherbert.

Shown in Mazarin by Dominik and Haff (9 inches)

Shown in Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham ( 8 1/4 inches)

Shamrock V by Gorham

This pattern reminds me of fine Irish linen. Note the elements on the edges of each piece is similar to the stitching on a piece of Irish linen. This is truly a unique pattern and well named. It was designed by Barton P. Jenks for Gorham and manufactured from 1931-1991.

French Hollow Knife (8 5/8 inches)

Fork (7 1/8 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Bonbon Scoop (5 inches)

Individual Fish Knife (7 3/4 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Short Olive Spoon with Pierced Bowl ( 5 3/4 inches)

Mango Fork

The elusive Mango Fork. I could find references to it in Mexican and Dutch silver and some references to it in American sterling. However, when I started researching into specific patterns, I could not find a photograph of an example of this piece in any pattern. Below are pictured a random silver mango fork and a group of various silver mango forks (patterns unidentified).

I will continue my search.

Horseradish Scoop

The Horseradish Scoop or Spoon is used by your dining guests to serve the condiment.

Alhambra by Whiting (6 inches)

Arlington by Towle (5 5/8 inches)

Anthene by Amston (5 5/8 inches)

Broom Corn by Tiffany

Cambridge by Gorham (6 5/8 inches)

Cantebury by Towle (6 1/4 inches)

Chippendale-Old by Alvin (5 5/8 inches)

Heraldic by Whiting ( 5 3/4 inches)

Savannah by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)

Wedgewood by International

Apostles by Gorham

In 1885 Gorham introduced the Apostles pattern-small designed by Antoine Heller, which was a "flat" design. However, in 1890 Heller designed another pattern that Gorham introduced as Apostles-Large which is a set of 12 Teaspoons, each depicting one of the 12 disciples. The spoons are 6 5/8 inches long with a twisted designed handle. Gorham discontinued the pattern in 1974.

Phillip

Jude

Andrew

Barthalomew

Lasagna Servers

Lasagna Servers are a relatively new piece to patterns. The spatula part is almost always stainless. But it is still a nice piece to have. So. if you ever wondered, just what that piece is, perhaps it is a Lasagna Server.

Anthene by Amston (11 1/4 inches)

Pantheon by Tuttle (10 inches)

Richelieu by International (10 inches)

Patty Server

I don't have a clue. I will continue looking to see if there is a Victorian or Edwardian definition for the word "Patty" that differs from our use of the word. Certainly this Patty Server is not designed for serving hamburger patties. Whatever its intended use, it is a beautiful piece. I found the piece in two Towle patterns.

Shown in Old English by Towle (8 3/8 inches)

Shown in Paul Revere by Towle (7 1/2 inches)

Hizen by Gorham

The Gorham Company's multi-motif Hizen pattern was introduced in 1880 and patented in 1893, and features a multi-motif incorporating the Japanese influence popular at that time. The design is an aquatic theme using sea life together with foliage and fruit to put together a fantastic world. The definitions given in some of the silver catalogs rival those given to some of the floats in the annual Festival of Roses Parade in Pasadena each New Years day. The detail of each piece is stunning. If you keep looking you will continue to find something you didn't see before. It may be a dragon fly, or a strawberry or a bird in addition to all the sea life. The pieces are truly three dimensional.

Clam Shell Berry Spoon

Salad Serving Fork

Flat Handle Crumb Knife

Individual Fruit Knife

Oyster Fork

Large Cheese Scoop

Large Solid Pie Knife

Cake Knife (11 3/8 inches)

Berry Spoon (9 inches)

Gravy Ladle (7 1/2 inches)