Daisy by Blackinton

Thomas C. Heath and Charles H. Such designed Daisy for Blackinton in 1904. Each piece has details of Daisy blossoms, stems, and leaves on them. This is a prime example of sterling design in its prime. 

Tomato Server  (7 3/8 inches)


Short Handled Pickle Fork  (6 inches)


Cheese Knife  (7 3/4 inches)


Small Fish Serving Fork  (7 3/4 inches)

Corinthian by Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced Corinthian in 1902. The design is a stately pattern with a fanned leaf motif on the tip of the terminal, base of the terminal and base of the stem.

Cold Meat Serving Fork ( 8 1/4 inches)




Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)


Butter Spreader (5 1/2 inches)

Frontenac by International

Another pattern designed by John T. Clulee, Frontenac by International (1903) was, I think, Clulee's best work. Some sources I found show that the pattern was actually carried by International until 1974. The design  has very detailed lilies on the terminal and part the way down the stem, with a vine gently flowing along the sides between the two blossoms and then twisting from the second blossom down to the shoulder. On the serving piece there are more blossoms, vines, and additional detail. A truly exquisite pattern.

Berry Serving Spoon (9  inches)



Cucumber Server (6 5/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Fish Knife (7 5/8  inches)

Kings Court by Frank Whiting

Kings Court introduced by Whiting in 1895 (formerly known as Neopolitan) is another Rococo pattern with the fan motif on the tip of the terminal and the scroll work down the sides of the the stem. The design on the serving piece of this pattern is particularly attractive. For a Rococo piece, this pattern is a little "lighter" than some.  


Salad Serving Fork  (8 5/8 inches)




Orange Spoon (5 1/4 inches)





Berry Fork (4 7/8 inches)

Kenilworth by International

John T. Clulee designed Kenilworth for International in 1887. Clulee also designed Stratford for International. A lovely pattern with a rich ornate design on the tip of the terminal that moves into a heavy bead like pattern down either side of the stem. There is a lovely touch at the base of the stem and the shoulders of each piece are edged with a heavy almost brocade like pattern. Altogether, a substantive, yet pretty pattern. One that has aged well.


Orange Spoon (5 3/4 inches)



Strawberry Fork ( 4 5/8 inches)




Small Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)




Knife 

Egyptian by Whiting

Whiting introduced the pattern Egyptian in 1875. What a neat pattern with the motif of a Pharaoh on the tip of the terminal followed by an ancient looking design on the stem. The bowl of the Vegetable Spoon has what appears to be a design of palm fronds.  


Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)


Vegetable Serving Spoon (8 3/4  inches)



Ice Cream Fork (6 inches)

Junior Rococo by Mauser-Wendell

Junior Rococo was introduced by Mauser-Wendell in 1896. The pattern is a pretty design with lines resembling those of La Reine by Reed and Barton (1893), Louis XV by Whiting (1891), Old English by Towle (1892), and George III by Frank Whiting (1891). This is the first time I have gone back and found a (slight) design trend within a time frame. And, these are by different companies with different designers. That said, perhaps Junior Rococo is the one whose name more aptly describes the design. It does follow the lines of a Rococo piece of furniture. 

Fruit Spoon  (5 1/2 inches)



Pickle Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Sugar Spoon  (5 1/2 inches) 

Majestic by Reed and Barton

Austin F. Jackson designed the Majestic pattern for Reed and Barton and it was introduced in 1894.  Jackson also designed the La Marquise pattern for Reed and Barton. Majestic has stately lines with embellishments resembling leaves wrapped around the edge of the terminal and simple lines down the stem. Yet, the fret work within the pieces such as the Tomato Server, Fish Serving Knife, and Cake Serving Fork as seen here show a certain grace.  There is beauty in the simplicity of the stem and elegance in the bowls and tines. Unlike the newer patterns, this is an example of quiet class. 

Tomato Server


Large Fish Serving Knife




Dinner Fork

Cake Serving Fork

Cromwell by Durgin

Durgin introduced Cromwell in 1893. For a pattern over 120 years old, it has aged well. The lovely design of scroll work around the terminal and edge of the stem make for a stately yet elegant pattern.


Pap Spoon  (6 inches)



Large Lettuce Serving Fork  (9 1/8 inches)


Large Chocolate Spoon (5 1/2 inches)


Oyster Fork  (5  5/8 inches)

George III by Frank Whiting

John W. Maillot designed George III for Frank Whiting in 1891. A stately pattern befitting it's name, the pattern has strong lines. The terminal in edged by furled leaves with a scalloped shell on the tip. A unique feature I like is the offset treatment at the top of the stem that catches one's eye at second glance. In lieu of the standard balanced symmetry of elements, Maillot offers a subtle surprise. The flair embellishment on the shoulder of the serving pieces and the spreader (shown here), as well as a continuation of the furled leaf treatment completes the design.


Large Sugar Sifter


Flat Handle Butter Spreader


Small Chipped Beef Fork



Olive Fork