Horseradish Scoop Part 2

More Horseradish Scoops or spoons, as they are sometimes referred to.

Esplanade by Towle (6 inches)

Foxhall by Watson (5 3/4 inches)

Normandie by Wallace ( 5 7/8 inches)



Lancaster by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)





Litchfield by  International (8 1/2 inches)





Luxembourg by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)

Ice Cream Slicers Revisted Part 2

More beautiful Ice Cream Slicers, a serving piece not often used these days.

Meadow by Gorham (10 inches)



Montezuma by Shiebler (10 inches)



Nuremburg by Gorham (10 3/4 inches)




Olympian by Tiffany (11 1/4 inches)



Regent by Durgin (12 inches)



Renaissance by Dominick and Haff (12 inches)



Repousse by Kirk (9 3/8 inches)

Imperial Queen by Whiting

This pattern by Whiting was introduced in 1895 (although another source said 1893). In either case it has long since been discontinued. The pieces, especially the serving pieces, are truly beautiful and a good example of one of the hundreds of antique discontinued patterns rarely seen.

Three Tine Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Egg Spoon (5 inches)



Ice Cream Spoon ( 5 1/4 inches)



Small Sugar Sifter (5 1/2 inches)



Berry Casserole Spoon (9 inches)



Large Solid Pie Knife (9 1/8 inches)

Ramekin Forks (Part 2)

I wanted to revisit the Ramekin Fork as I did earlier since there are so many beautiful examples.

Hepplewhite Chased by Reed and Barton (4 7/8 inches)



English Gadroon by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)



Watteau by Durgin (5 1/2 inches)




Buckingham by Gorham (4 3/4 inches)



Viking by Alvin (5 1/2 inches)



Bunker Hill by Watson (4 3/4 inches)

Chipped Beef Fork (Revisted)

Here are more examples of the Chipped Beef Fork I posted about earlier.  Although it looks like the basic serving fork, usually it is smaller. However, they come in three sizes: large, medium, and small, and if a pattern had the piece, usually there were all three sizes in the pattern.

Chrysanthemum by Durgin (Large 7 1/2 inches)





Basket of Flowers by Dominick and Haff (Small 6 1/4 inches)






Chantilly  by Gorham (Medium  6 3/4 inches)





Chantilly by Gorham (Small 5 7/8 inches)





Rose by Wallace ( Medium 6  inches)






Dauphine by Wallace (Small 5 7/8 inches)



Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (Small 5 7/8 inches)

Meadow by Gorham

An older pattern by Gorham, introduced in 1897, described as "Multimotif". Decorated with an ornate pattern of flowers, leaves, and vines on the front and back of the pieces.

Dinner Fork



Sauce Ladle



Fish Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)



Salt Spoon



Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)



Master Butter Knife (6 1/2 inches)



Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Ice Scoops

The Ice Scoop is a piece that is found in many patterns. I touched on this in any earlier post on Ice Pieces. Here are some more examples:


Copenhagen by Manchester (9 3/4 inches)





Anthene/Crescendo by Amston (9 3/4 inches)





Decor by Gorham (9 3/4 inches)







Sixteen Ninety Eng by Towle (9 3/4 inches)





Contessina by Towle (9 3/4 inches)







Monticello by Lunt (9 3/4 inches)

Grape Shears and Poultry Shears

I touched on Grape Shears in an earlier post - a truly unique piece. However, there are also, Poultry Shears, which look much more utilitarian.. Here are some examples of each.


Grape Shears in Acorn by Georg Jensen





Grape Shears in Orchid by Watson





Grape Shears in Persian by Tiffany





Poultry Shears in Chantilly by Gorham





Poultry Shears in Botticelli by Frank Whiting

Empire by Towle

This elegant pattern by Towle dates back to 1894. Empire was designed by George P. Tilton, a well know designer who also designed Georgian.  The forks in this pattern are particularly wonderful.


Salad Fork (6 inches)



Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



Pea Spoon (8 3/4 inches)