Sets of Silverware (Part 2)

Just as I stated in my earlier post on the prices of a set of sterling flatware, I am not qualified to appraise silver, these are just prices I came across at one time (and are just a snapshot - I am sure they vary day to day, vendor to vendor), but they give you some idea of the retail value of these sets.

La Scalla by Gorham  (1964) ($3,500) 64 pieces



Chantilly by Gorham (1895) ($3,600) 82 pieces



Acanthus by Georg Jenson (1917) ($8,900)



Broom Corn by Tiffany (1890) ($45,000)





Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (1880) ($25,000)



Flora by Shielber (1890) ($22,000)

Mayonnaise Ladle

A year or two ago, I posted a list of the different types of ladles one can find in sterling patterns. This is the Mayonnaise ladle which tend to be 4 1/2 to be 5 1/2 inches long (with one or two being 7 or 8 inches). 

Buttercup by Gorham (5 1/2 inches)


Charles II by Dominick and Haff (5 1/8 inches)


Douvaine by Unger (4 3/4 inches)




Fleury by Gorham (5 inches)


Oval Twist by Whiting (5 inches)

Escargot Fork

Escargot Forks are few and far between in patterns. I could only find several examples and only photographs of these two.

Trajan by Reed and Barton (5 1/2 inches)




Sulgrave by Mount Vernon  (3 7/8 inches)

Iris by Durgin

Iris by Durgin/Gorham is a fabulous pattern (in my humble opinion) with the rich ornate motif of irises on the terminal with the long intertwined leaves making up the stem. The pattern was introduced in 1900 by Durgin which was later bought by Gorham. An interesting feature is the serving pieces. You will not find them in this pattern. The serving pieces for this "Iris" pattern are included in the New Art pattern by Durgin, which also has pieces listed as "Narcissus", "Orange Blossom", and "Lily".

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)



Fork (8 inches)


Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)


Cold Meat (9 1/8 inches)


Berry Spoon (9 1/2 inches)


Ice Spoon (9 1/4 inches)


Gravy Ladle (8 inches) 

Lettuce Serving Spoon

An elegant piece, the Lettuce Spoon has a long thin stem and often has  lovely decoration on the bowl. Not found in every pattern.




Buttercup by Gorham (10 1/2 inches)



Empire by Towle (9 inches)



New Vintage by Durgin (8 1/2 inches)





Canterbury by Towle



Cloeta by International (8 1/4 inches)

Tomato Server (Part 3)

I have posted earlier on the Tomato Server. One of the elegant serving pieces that can be found in most patterns. It can be pierced or solid.

Nuremburg by Alvin (7 1/2 inches) English King by Tiffany (7 3/4 inches)

Richelieu by Tiffany (7 3/4 inches)

Adam by Whiting



Ailanthus by Tiffany (7 3/4 inches)





Broom Corn by Tiffany (8 inches)



Carnation by Wallace (7 7/8 inches)

Pompadour by Durgin

I have already covered Pompadour by Whiting, this is Pompadour by Durgin, which was introduced in 1890. 





Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Old Style Ice Cream Spoon

The Old Style Ice Cream Spoon is just a different style.

Versailles By Gorham (5 7/8 inches)




Atlantis by Tiffany (5 1/1 inches)



Broom Corn by Tiffany (5 5/8 inches)



Hindostanee by Gorham (4 7/8 inches)

Honey Spoon

Sometimes referred to as a Honey Serving spoon the Honey Spoon is used for serving honey at the table.

Carmel by Wallace (5 1/2 inches)

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (6 inches)

Wave Edge by Tiffany

Versailles by Gorham

Designed by  F. Antoine Heller and introduced by Gorham in 1885. The design of each terminal of the pieces of the Versailles pattern is said to be inspired by a scene from the palace at Versailles. Some of the designs come from the windows, some from the statutes, the artwork, etc. Very typical for the intricacy and incredible art of Heller designs. After Olympian, maybe one of his finest work, probably the most popular of the Heller patterns sold by Gorham.

Fish Fork (6 5/8 inches)




Short Handle Chocolate Spoon (4 5/8 inches)




Fruit/orange Spoon  (5 7/8 inches)








Medium Solid Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)