Cupid by Shiebler

The pattern Cupid was introduced by George W. Shiebler in 1898. It has the likeness of Cupid in different poses on the terminal of each piece with an open medallion below suitable for engraving.


 Fork (7 1/2 inches)







Dessert Knife (7 1/2 inches)



Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Solid Waffle Servers Part 2

Once again, the Solid Waffle Server, (different from the Pierced Waffle Server). A simple, but lovely piece. I have posted on this earlier.

Lily of the Valley by Whiting (8 inches)


Louis XV by Whiting (8 inches)



Imperial Queen by Whiting (8 inches)



Luxembourg by Gorham (7 7/8 inches)

French Reniassance by Reed and Barton

This pattern, introduced in 1941, is an example of the old and the new styles of sterling flatware. The lines of French Renaissance by Reed and Barton has some of the older more elaborate designs one would see in the beginning of the 20th century toward the terminal end and then moving down the stem, the design simplifies more like of the later designs.


Large Jelly Server



Short Handle Pickle Fork



Ice Tea Spoon



Lemon Fork

Albany by Towle

Towle introduced Albany in 1890. In a way it is a simple pattern, with no design on the stem and simple lines radiating from the shoulder out on the bowls of the spoons. The area suitable for engraving is almost covered by the leaves that surround the terminal. Putting all the elements together, it makes for a very lovely pattern with differences that set it apart.

Large Jelly Spoon (6 7/8 inches)




Two Piece Salad Set  (9 1/8 inches)






Cream Ladle (5 inches)

English King by Tiffany

English King is another pattern designed by Charles Grosjean for Tiffany (like Lap over Edge and Chrysanthemum.) Tiffany introduced this pattern 1885. It is a bold but elegant pattern with a scallop shell on the end of the terminal with a floral and acanthus pattern on the top of the stem and on the top of the shoulder.

Orange Spoon



Individual Salt Spoon



Pastry Fork



Small Ice Cream Server

Azalia by Blackinton

The pattern Azalia was designed for Blakinton by Albert E. Hathaway. There is a blossom on the side of the tip of the terminal, flourish around a blank space for engraving followed by a leaf and floral motif down the stem. The rims of the spoons are decorated with a simple scroll. A beautiful old pattern by a company one rarely sees.

Old Style Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Large Jelly Spoon (7 3/8 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Chow Chow Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

BMS1 by Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester, as well as some other companies such as Gorham, would produce patterns that had numbers but were never named. I find this pattern BMS1 to be exquisite in its design. The pattern is described as "scroll tipped". This pattern dates back to 1918.

Cream Ladle  (5 3/4 inches)



Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Relish Spoon (6 1/4 inches)

Cake Serving Fork Part 3

Another post about the elegant Cake Serving Fork. This piece reflects the Victorian's flare for beauty and utility. Especially the pieces by Wallace (as well as Reed and Barton and International shown in earlier posts) with the work between the tines. I have posted several time earlier on this piece.

Rose by Wallace (8 1/8 inches)

Apollo by Knowles (7 7/8 inches)

Violet by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)

Pea Server Part 4

Once again the Pea Server, that I have posted on several times. As I have said before, a lovely serving piece that showcases any pattern's design.

Strasbourg by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)



Lily by Whiting (8 5/8 inches)

Louis XV by  Whiting (8 1/2 inches)



Imperial Queen  by Whiting (9 inches)

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany

There are many Chrysanthemum patterns in sterling silver. I mentioned several in an earlier post on Chrysanthemum patterns. Tiffany's Chrysanthemum was designed by Charles Grosjean in 1880. Grosjean is also known for his design of the well known "Lap over Edge" mixed metal patterns for Tiffany.

On the very tip of the terminal of this pattern, you will find a Chrysanthemum flower open with the petals hanging down. The stem and terminal are covered with a design of petals and leaves. There is an open space on the terminal for engraving. This is a truly beautiful pattern and timeless given it is 133 years old.


Ice Cream Spoon (5 7/8 inches)


Place Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)


Individual Salt Spoon (2 1/4 inches)



Large Ice Cream Server (11 inches)