Carmel by Wallace

Wallace introduce Carmel in 1912. Design has a midevil look to it at first glance. The edges have a hammered design. However, when I looked closer at the cross on the end of the terminal and on the top of shoulder I had a different thought. I am going to go out on a limb here, but the cross at the end of this pattern resembles the Apostles Cross and Carmel happens to be the name of a mountain in Israel. Take it as you will. I can find no history of this pattern or significance of the design. 



Large Gravy Ladle  (7 inches)


Small Sugar Tongs  ( 3 7/8 inches)



Small Ice Cream Fork   (5 3/8 inches)


Knife  (9 5/8 inches)

Modern Victorian by Lunt

Lunt introduced Modern Victorian in 1931. It was designed by Frederick W. Koonz.   Koonz also designed American Victorian and Charles II for Lunt. This pattern is along the lines of American Victorian but with a little more design to the terminal and shoulder of the pieces.


Seafood Fork  (5 7/8 inches)



Salad Fork  (6 3/8 inches)



Nut Serving Spoon  (4 7/8 inches)



Small Steak Carving Fork  (8 7/8 inches)

Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs

This is a very practical piece, that can be found in both old and new patterns. The Salad Serving Fork with Wooden Prongs (and usually accompanying Serving Spoon both wooden bowl). And, they are commonly fairly large pieces usually ranging around 11 inches in length.

Prelude by International (10 5/8 inches)



Etruscan by Gorham (11 1/2  inches)



Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton  (10 3/4 inches)



King Edward by Gorham (10 5/8  inches)

Cheese Cleaver (Part 2)

I posted on the Cheese Cleaver earlier. This is what one would call a "significant" piece in its weight alone.

Rose Point by Wallace 





Strativari by Wallace (6 3/4 inches)




Lady Hilton by Westmoreland  




Old Colony by Gorham (6 3/8 inches)

Beauvoir by Tuttle

Normally, I do not care for or write about, what I consider, newer patterns. Since this pattern, Beauvoir by Tuttle, was introduced in 1967 (and discontinued in 2003), I consider this a rather "modern" pattern. However, when I ran across the pattern, I was taken by it's design. It is unlike most mid to late 20th century designs.

It is an open design, with a garland that drapes from the sides of terminal down to the top of the stem. Both the top of terminal and the top of the stem have an embellished motif on them. The stem has lines that run down to a design that joins the stem and the shoulder nicely.

Short Handle Olive Fork  (5 5/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon  (6 1/8 inches)



Pierced Table Serving Spoon  (8 3/4 inches)



Butter Knife  (6 1/4 inches)

Plymouth Patterns

There are several patterns with the "Plymouth" name. All the design are simple in the style of the colonial era. Here are some examples.

Manchester's Plymouth (1933)


Watson's Plymouth (1905)



Gorham's Plymouth (1911)



Gorham's New Plymouth (1900)

John Winthrop by International and Governor Winthrop by Frank Whiting

Bit of history - the "Winthrop Fleet" is said to be the name of the ship carrying first load of settlers to the new world (as in men and women to establish a working colony). Therefore the "Winthrop" name takes an important place in the annals of our colonial history. As we approach our traditional Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I would pay homage to Winthrop. There are several "Winthrop" patterns.  I posted on Winthrop by Tiffany earlier. As with most patterns, Tiffany's pattern is more ornate and sophisticated than the other patterns that are more in keeping with the austere colonial designs.

You may find pieces in some of these fairly plain patterns and not appreciate how old they are or maybe even that they are sterling. Don't let a plain design fool you.

John Winthrop by International (1911)

Jelly Cake Server  (8 1/8 inches)



Teaspoon ( 5  7/8 inches)



Governor Winthrop by Frank Whiting

Fork  (7 inches)

Sugar Shell  (5  5/8 inches)

Telephone Dialer

This piece falls under the category, "You Just Never Know".  This is the sterling silver Telephone Dialer - the perfect gift for that germaphobe or person on your list who has everything. Unfortunately, I do not think you will find them in every pattern.

Cordis by Tiffany (3 inches)

Ancestry by Weidlich  (4 inches)

Bamboo by Tiffany (3 inches)

Ancestry by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced Ancestry in 1940. The design is very similar to the traditional lines of Gorham's Chantilly with the exception of the floral motif added to the top of the stem and the fleur de lis at the base of the stem. It is a very attractive pattern.

Lemon Fork (5 1/8  inches)




Sugar Spoon (6 1/8  inches)




Individual Fruit Knife  (7 inches)

Chatelaine by Lunt

George C. Lunt himself designed this pattern in 1896. Chatelaine is a simple, yet pretty pattern. There is a fan of fronds that extends from the top of the terminal and down the sides of the terminal just past the top of the stem are edged with leaves that look as if they are curled over from the back of the piece. The shoulder of the one serving piece I show is heavily adorned.


Large Sherbet Spoon (5 inches)


Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 inches)


Sardine Serving Fork (4 7/8 inches)


Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)