Viking by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Viking pattern in 1906. It is a strong but elegant pattern with a shield at the base of the terminal suitable for engraving. It features bold lines from the terminal all the way down to the shoulder of each piece. The scroll work and embellishments on the top of the terminal ads heft to the design. 


Bouillon Ladle (8 inches)



Gravy Ladle  (7 1/4 inches)




Fork (6 7/8 inches)




Jelly Cake Server  (8 3/4 inches)

Japenese / Plantation / Audubon by Tiffany

It took me a while to get these patterns straight. Edward C. Moore designed Japanese for Tiffany and it was released in April of 1871 just ahead of the release of Gorham's Japanese pattern in August of that same year - no competition there!

In 1904 the pattern became inactive. In August 3, 1956, Tiffany reintroduced the same pattern under the name Plantation. Then on October 16, of that same year (1956) they renamed it Audubon. It is still in production today and  remains one of Tiffany's most popular patterns.

And, the design has nothing to do with the great American naturalist, John  James Audubon. The birds depicted in the designs in the pattern are both recognizable and non specific specimens. Examples of some included are the paradise fly catcher, green magpie, racket-tailed drongo, crested tit, and finch.

Double Lipped Punch Ladle (13 inches)






Salad  Serving Spoon  (9 inches)






Tomato Server (8 inches)





Gumbo Soup Spoon (7 inches)



Fork (7 1/4 inches)

Francis I by Reed and Barton

Ernest Myers designed Francis I for Reed and Barton who introduced it in 1907. It is a rich Renaissance- Baroque pattern of fruits and flowers. And, within the pattern itself, 15 different designs can be found on various pieces, making it a very elaborate pattern. It is said that Meyers used the work of Benvenuto Cellini, Court Artist of King Francis I of France for inspiration. The pieces themselves are heavy. The original pattern (referred to as the "Old" Version) introduced in 1907 has a Lion, an Eagle and the letter "R" stamped on the back of each piece.  A "Newer" version was released in 1950 that simply has "Reed and Barton" stamped on the back. To many people, this is the most ornate pattern still being made today.

Salad Serving Set (9 1/2 inches)

Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Master Salt Spoon (3 5/8 inches)

Lemon Fork ( 4 7/8 inches)

Wired Cheese Cutter

The Wired Cheese Cutter on first glance may look like an odd piece to be in a silver pattern, but it has its place. It is well designed to slice through large hunks of cheese.

Lily Floral by Frank Whiting (8 1/2 inches)



Troubadour by Frank Whiting ( 8 1/8 inches)


Athene by Amston (8 1/2 inches)



Botticelli by Frank Whiting  (8 1/2 inches)

Fillet Knife

A Fillet Knife used to fillet a fish at one's plate. 



Victoria Florence by Frank Whiting (8 1/2 inches) 

Windsor Castle by Tuttle

Tuttle introduced Windsor Castle in 1929. The pattern has an engraved design that is only present on the terminal. The stem and the shoulders of the pieces are plain.

Iced Tea Spoon


Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Individual Salad Fork (6 inches)

Parfait Spoon

The Parfait Spoon, an interesting piece with an identity crisis. It is often confused with its bigger sister, the Iced Tea Spoon, which is usually more than a 1/2 inch longer. Kirk Stieff, calls this piece in their patterns, "Individual Egg/Parfait Spoon". And the bowl of the Stieff's pieces are much more round than those of other manufacturers. 

Francis I by Reed and Barton (7 inches) as compared to  7 5/8 inches for Iced Tea Spoon)



Corsage by Kirk Stieff ( 6 1/8 inches) as compared to 7 1/2 inches for the Iced Tea Spoon


Frontenac by International (6 5/8 inches)  as compared to 8 1/2 for the Iced Tea Spoon




Baltimore Rose by Schofield   (4 1/2 inches)  as compared to 8 3/8 for Iced Tea Spoon 





Louis XV by Whiting (6 1/2 inches) as compared to 9 1/8 for the Iced Tea Spoon

Athene/ Crescendo by Amston

Athene aka Crescendo was introduced by Amston in 1913. Its design is heavy and ornate. It is a pattern one does not often see.

Cheese Server ( 6/12 inches)



Cake Breaker (10 1/4 inches)



Two Piece Steak Carving Set



Olive Fork  (6 1/8 inches)

Individual Caviar Fork

The Individual Caviar Fork is another piece that can easily be confused with a Salad or Fish Fork, however it is usually shorter by as much as a half inch or more. 

San Lorenzo by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches)


Chrysanthemum by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches)



St. Dunstan by Tiffany (5 7/8 inches)



Marquise by Tiffany (5 5/8 inches)

St. Dunstan by Tiffany

St. Dunstan was designed for Tiffany by Albert A. Southwick and introduced in 1909. It is a simple but elegant pattern with a square ended terminal which gently goes into a point at the top of the stem. All three points are decorated with a simple leaf like embellishment.  The stem is a continuation of the lines that surround the terminal which open onto the shoulder. Southwick also designed Winthrop for Tiffany. 

Two Piece Salad Set (9 7/8 inches)



Ice Cream Spoon (5 3/4 inches)



Individual Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Solid Macaroni Server (9 1/2 inches)