Old English by Towle

The pattern Old English was introduced by Towle in 1892 and as designed by George P. Tilton. Like another pattern Tilton designed for Towle, Princess, this is an excellent example of a beautifully well balanced design that is elegant without being intimidating.

Pie Fork (6 inches)

Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/8 inches)

Large Lettuce Serving Spoon (9 inches)

Infant Feeding Spoon

At first sight the Infant Feeding Spoon may look like the Iced Tea Spoon, but at a little over 5 inches long it is 2 inches shorter than the Iced Tea Spoon. It has a long thin stem with a smaller bowl to fit in smaller mouths. This piece is found in most patterns.

Georgian Rose by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)

Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)

Georgian by Towle (4 3/4 inches)

Esplanade by Towle    (5 3/4 inches)

Cheese Pick - Part 2

An odd piece, I have posted on it earlier. Here are two more examples of the the Cheese Pick.

3496 by Gorham (7 1/2 inches)

Rose Solitaire by Towle

King Richard by Towle

Towle introduced King Richard in 1932. It was designed by Ferdinand Poppenhauser. It is a pretty pattern with a heavy design, but not one that stands out among the hundreds of truly unique patterns of its day.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Pierced Bon Bon Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Paddle Butter Spreader (5 /34 inches)

Strawberry Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Grapefruit Spoons (Part 3)

I posted earlier on Grapefruit Spoons. However, unlike the examples you may have seen earlier, these have a flat end to their bowl.


Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches) 

Broom Corn by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches)

Lancaster by Gorham (5 5/8 inches)

Baronial Old by Gorham (5 7/8 inches)

Mayonnaise Ladle Part 2

I posted on Mayonnaise Ladles earlier. One of the smaller members of the ladle family.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff (5 1/2 inches)

Trianon by International (5 1/8 inches)

Wild Rose by International (5 inches)

Majestic by Alvin (5 3/8 inches)

Paris by Gorham

Quite the interesting pattern, Paris was introduced by Gorham in 1890. Two cupid like child figures grace either side of the top of the terminal with another in the upper part of the stem.

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

 

Ice Cream Spoon (5 5/8 inches)

Stratford by International

Stratford by Internationl was designed by John T. Clulee and introduced in 1902, making it 110 years old. The Terminal is a more traditional design with a rose at the top and motifs of leaves coming down the sides. However, the bowls  and tines of the serving pieces are quite ornate and elegant with free flowing designs. 

International also makes a stainless pattern called "Stratford" but the designs are not common. 



Small Sugar Sifter (5 1/4 inches)

Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (6 5/8 inches)

Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Fork (Luncheon size) (6 3/4 inches)

Princess by Towle

Princess by Towle was introduced in 1892 by George P. Tilton, making it 120 years old. It is patterns as ornate and lovely as this one that one make me adore sterling silver flatware. How can one not fall in love with the lines and craftsmanship of such a piece of art.


Tomato Server (7 1/2 inches)

Fish Serving Set

Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Small Croquette Server (8 1/4 inches)

New Queens by Gorham

New Queens is another pattern designed by William C. Codman. Gorham introduced it in 1899. A lovely pattern with a scallop shell on the terminal and classic decorations. 

Salad Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Strawberry  Fork (4 1/2 inches)

Large Fish Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)