Asparagus Server 2

More Asparagus Servers. Some are hooded, some not.

Shown Wave Edge by Tiffany  (9 3/4 inches)

Shown in Elegante by Reed and Barton

Shown in Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham  (9 3/4 inches)

Shown in La Splendide by Reed and Barton (9 1/2 inches)

Shown in Violet by Wallace (10 inches)

Heraldic by Durgin

The pattern, Heraldic, introduced by Durgin in 1888 should not be confused with Whiting's 1888 pattern of the same name.  Durgin's pattern  features a handle with a dimensional Knight's helmet surrounded by an ornate design.

Poached Egg Server (9 3/4 inches)

Cracker Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Berry Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Grapefruit Spoons

I mentioned Grapefruit Spoons earlier, but here are some more examples in different patterns. The pointed tip on the bowl is for piercing the pulp of the grapefruit sections.


Georgian by Towle ( inches)





Ailanthus by Tiffany  (5 3/4  inches)



Charles II by Dominick and Haff (5 1/2 inches)




 Bridal Flower by Watson (5 3/4 inches)





 Francis I -Old by Reed and Barton (5 3/4 inches)




George III by Frank Whiting (5 3/4 inches)

Jelly Spoons and Servers

A selection of Jelly Servers and Jelly Spoons. The Servers have a flat side to the bowl to slice and serve jelly, while the spoons have more rounded bowls.

(Large Jelly Spoon shown in Buttercup by Gorham)

(Jelly Spoon shown in Medici-Old by Gorham)

(Jelly Spoon shown in Blossom by Georg Jensen)  (5 1/2  inches)



(Jelly Spoon shown in Peony by Wallace) (7 1/8 inches)

(Jelly Server shown in Pierced Handle by Manchester) (5 3/4  inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Royal Oak by Gorham)




(Jelly Server shown in Touraine by Gorham)




(Jelly Server shown in Chrysanthemum by Tiffany) (6 3/4  inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Esplanade by Towle) (7 inches)




(Jelly Server shown in Harlequin by Reed and Barton) (5 7/8 inches)



(Jelly Server shown in Holly by Tiffany)

Paye and Baker Patterns

Paye and Baker have some of the more detailed and exquisite art nouveau designs around.They are truly works of art. The design usually does not stop at the stem and handle but continues onto the bowl or tines. That said, you may never see them. Here are some examples of their patterns have that long since been discontinued.

Poppy

Daisy





Floral





Pond Lily





PBM1





PBM3





PBM8





PBM16

Aspic Server

The Aspic Server designed for that Victorian jelly creation. A culinary dish, best left in that era. One of those mystery parts of meal that it was better not to ask what it contained. Unlike today's aspic that usually has a tomato base with vegetables in it, the Victorian version of the dish usually contained eggs, fish, various pieces of meats (tongue, etc. - need I go further?), and vegetables to add color. The name "aspic" came from the word for snake due to the colorful nature of the dish. The piece is designed to both slice the gelatin dish and then serve it.

Armor by Whiting (8 1/2 inches)





Hanover by Gorham  (8 inches) 





Honeysuckle by Whiting (8 5/8 inches)

Scallop Bowl Potato Server

I found this piece referred to as the Scalloped Bowl Buffet Sever but more frequently as the Scalloped Potato Server. The more interesting thing was that I could only find pieces in patterns by Reed and Barton. I'm not sure if this is a Reed and Barton creation or not, I'll continue looking. Whatever the case, it is an example of taking an utilitarian serving piece and by adding elaborate decoration to the bowl's edge, creating a work of art.

Shown in Francis I by Reed and Barton  (8 1/2 inches)

Shown in La Rocaille by Reed and Barton (9 inches)



Shown in Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (8 7/8 inches)

Cracker Scoop, Cracker Spoon, and Cracker Server

The Victorian Cracker Scoop is different from the Cracker Spoon in that it is generally a bit larger and the bowl a little deeper. Then there is the Cracker Server, which I can only find in one pattern, which has a flat, spatula bowl. After a cursory look, I think the spoon and the scoop in this utensil is for the same purpose (a rose by any other name). Also, the server falls in this category.

The Cracker Scoop

Empire by Whiting (7 7/8 inches)

Francis I by Reed and Barton (8 7/8 inches)


Du Barry by Durgin (9 1/8 inches)


Radiant by Whiting (8 3/4 inches)



Cracker Spoon

Italian by Tiffany (9 1/2 inches)


Lily by Gorham (8 1/2 inches)


Louis XV by Whiting (8 inches)


Monore by Wendt (9 inches)


Cracker Server

Les Cing Fleurs by Reed and Barton (9 1/2 inches)