Montezuma by Shiebler

Montezuma by Shiebler, introduced in 1879 is a pattern that shows its age (currently 134 years), not that that is a bad thing. The design on the terminal is one of flowers. A open oval sits at the top of the stem which is decorated with what could possibly described as leaves (I'm really not sure).

Teaspoon  (8 inches)



Fork (6 inches)

Valdres by Marthinsen

Marthisen is a Norwegian Silver company that dates back to 1883, and is now in it's third generation. It is known more for its holiday spoons than its sterling or silver plate patterns. However, I stumbled upon this lovely pattern of theirs. I cannot find a date that they introduced Valdres. One site I found mentioned 2001, which would make it a very modern pattern. If that is correct, this is one of the more beautiful modern patterns I have ever seen. If I can learn more about the pattern, I will post later. 

Large Fish Server (10 inches)





Large Sardine Serving Fork  (4 7/8 inches)



Large ice Serving Tongs (7 1/2 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Primrose by International

Primrose by International is known as a "Pierced" pattern (where part of the design actually is cut through the silver). This pattern was introduced in 1936. You can see motifs of primroses in the terminal and on the top of the stem. Out of  the thousands of patterns out there, very few are of the "pierced" design. 

Bon Bon Scoop (4 5/8 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (9 1/4 inches)



Grille Fork (7 3/4 inches)


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Ariel by Wendell

Airel was introduced by Wendell in 1895. The terminal of each piece in adorned with the motif of  different poses of cherubs and floral designs. The flora descend half way down the stem with a variation of treatment to the stem. It makes for a lovely pattern.

Fork (7 5/8 inches)




Ice Cream Slicer  (10 3/8 inches)





Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)




Blunt Hollow Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Navarre by Lunt

I recently purchased my first piece in this pattern and the pictures do not do it justice. Navarre was introduced by Lunt in 1893 as one of their Art Nouveau patterns. Note the detail and embellishment on the Vegetable Serving Spoon.

Fruit/ Orange Spoon (5 3/8 inches)




Large Lettuce Serving Fork




Vegetable Serving Spoon  (8 3/8 inches)

Towle Numbers 12, 13, 16, and 17

Here are four patterns by Towle that I find divine  I put them together because I could only find examples of one or two pieces in  each pattern. My guess is these are patterns are not complete, in that only a few pieces were made in each pattern. Examples would be Demitasse spoons, Cocktail Forks,  Tongs, etc.


Number 12  -Demitasse Spoon (3 3/4 inches)


Number 13 - Demitasse Spoon ( 3 7/8 inches)



Number 16 - Demitasse Spoon  ( 3 7/8 inches)



Number 17 - Olive Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Solid Banana Server

A month or so ago, I posted about the Pierced Banana Server. Here is its brethren, the Solid Banana Server. It too, will run you over $1000. 

Lancaster by Gorham (10 1/4  inches)

Butter Pick Knife

Another odd piece, the Butter Pick Knife, seems to be a combination between a butter pick with the tines on the side of the blade and a flat blade butter spreader. They tend to be longer than Butter Spreaders. However, their unique design makes them hard to miss.


Chantilly by Gorham



Evangeline by Alvin (7 1/8 inches)



New Standish by Durgin  (6 3/4 inches)



Lancaster by Gorham  (6 1/4 inches)

Butter Pick Knife

Another odd piece, the Butter Pick Knife, seems to be a combination between a butter pick with the tines on the side of the blade and a flat blade butter spreader. They tend to be longer than Butter Spreaders. However, their unique design makes them hard to miss.


Chantilly by Gorham


Evangeline by Alvin (7 1/8 inches)



New Standish by Durgin  (6 3/4 inches)



Lancaster by Gorham  (6 1/4 inches)

Cupid by Albert Coles and Co.

Albert Coles and Co. introduced their Cupid pattern in 1870 (not be confused with the Cupid patterns of Shiebler and Dominick and Haff). The pattern is very distinct image of cupid carrying a horn. The terminal is longer than most patterns and slopes gently into the stem. There is an empty medallion area suitable for engraving. The pattern is quite lovely, especially when one considers it is 143 years old.

Master Salt Spoon (3 1/2 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 inches)