Patterns Named for Ladies (1)

These are a few examples of patterns named for ladies. And, I must say, given my penchant for the ornate and detailed designs, these patterns don't do these ladies justice in my mind. Now, one must remember that these were introduced 1910 - 1940, not necessarily the best design years for sterling.

Lady Diana by Towle (1928) (Bon Bon Spoon)

Lady Hilton by Westmorland (1940) (Cold Meat Serving Fork)

Lady Claire by Kirk Stieff (1925) Tomato Server

Lady Baltimore by Whiting (1910) (Chipped Beef Fork)

Lady Beatrice by Alvin (1910) (Five O'Clock Spoon)

Jelly Cake Server (Solid) Part 2

More examples of Solid Jelly Cake Servers. I have posted on the Pierced variety of these earlier and also on Jelly Cake Servers in general.

Madame Morris by Whiting (8 7/8 inches)

Louvre by Wallace (7 7/8 inches)

Victoria-Old by Watson (7 1/8 inches)

Madam Jumel by Whiting (8 7/8 inches)

Small Ice Cream Spoon (Part 3)

This is not my first post on Small Ice Cream Spoons. Usually they are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch smaller than the standard Ice Cream spoon and most patterns (especially the older patterns) will have both sizes. I haven't clue what the purpose for the two sizes was.

No. 10 by Dominick and Haff (5 1/2 inches)




Strasbourg by Gorham (5 1/4 inches)

Versailles by Gorham (5 1/8 inches)

Watteau by Durgin (4 7/8 inches

Diane by Towle (5 1/4 inches)

Patterns Named "Kings" (Part 1)

Not to be confused with patterns named after individual Kings, these are patterns by different companies all named Kings.

Kings by Wallace (2 piece Salad Set)

Kings by Carrs (Fork 7 1/4 inches)

Kings Court (Neapolitan) by Frank Whiting (Salad Serving Fork 7 5/8 inches)

Kings I by Gorham (Master Butter Knife 7 5/8 Inches)

Kings II by Gorham (Desert Spoon 7 1/4 inches)

Pierced Nut Spoon Part 2

More examples of the  Pierced Nut Spoon. I posted on these earlier. The pierced variety is not nearly as popular as the solid type. These are small pieces. I did not comprehend the size of the Nut or Bon bon Spoons until I got my first one. Compared to a regular piece of flatware, 4 or 5 inches is quite small. But it packs a lot of detail and elegance that mini package.

Bridal Bouquet By Alvin (4 3/4 inches)

Cherub by Watson -Newall (4 1/4 inches)

Empire by Towle (4 3/4 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (4 3/4 inches)

Kenilworth by International (5 3/8 inches)

Our Founding Fathers

To celebrate Independence Day, I thought it appropriate to show patterns named in honor of those who made our freedom possible. Here are a few named after our founding fathers.

George and Martha Washington by Westmorland  (2 Piece Baby Set)

Jefferson by Watson (Oval Soup Spoon)

Benjamin Franklin by Towle (Fork)

John Adams by Watson (Casserole Spoon)

Paul Revere by Towle

Diane by Towle

What a beautiful pattern - Diane, introduced by Towle in 1889. The design is almost art nouveau. 

Large Lettuce Serving Fork  (9 1/4 inches)

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)

Long Handled Olive Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Sardine Serving Fork (7 5/8 inches)

Cucumber Server (Part 4)

More Cucumber Servers. Like the earlier posts of this piece, some have teeth, some don't. Either way, it is a lovely piece.

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham  (6 1/8 inches)





Canterbury by Towle (7 5/8 inches)


Cordova by Towle  (6 1/8 inches)



Lily by Whiting (6 inches)


Wild Rose by International (6 3/8 inches)


La Marquise by Reed and Barton ( 6 1/4 inches)

Asparagus Server (Part 3)

I have posted on the Asparagus Server previously. These are examples of ones that are not hooded. You will find the server and the Asparagus Serving Fork in the same pattern and they can easily be confused






Alexandra by Dominick and Haff (9 1/4 inches)

 

Baronial Old by Gorham (9 1/8 inches)

Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (11 1/2 inches)

La Marquise by Reed and Barton (9 7/8 inches)

Patterns Named after Princesses

My earlier post on "Princess" patterns were just those named "Princess". But there is a list of them named after Princesses themselves. Here are some examples of those:


Princess Mary by Wallace (Cheese Server)

Princess Anne by Wallace (Med. Cold Meat Serving Fork)

Princess Elizabeth by National (Cocktail Seafood Fork)

Princess Fushia by Frigast (Fruit Orange Spoon)

Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting (Pie Server)

Princess Patricia by Gorham (Butter Spreader)