Earle by Frank Smith

An older pattern by Frank Smith, Earle was introduced in 1890. It is a busy pattern with an open shield on the terminal suitable for monograms. An acanthus leaf attached to the bottom of the shield. The stem is neatly wrapped in a design that resembles ribbon.

Fruit Orange Spoon ( 5 3/4 inches)




Bon Bon Tongs (3 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/2

Lion by Frank Smith

This is an interesting pattern. From what I can discern (and this is only what I can put together from bits and pieces) Frank Smith introduced his Lion Pattern in 1905. The Frank Company's molds and dies were eventually sold to the The Webster Company which in due time became a division of Reed and Barton. However in addition to the mark of the Frank Smith Company, you may find pieces of this pattern with manufacturing stamps of  the Wallace or Towle companies on them. I do not know why.

All that said, it is easy to see that the pattern was named for its design of the lion's face on the top of the terminal with his paws grasping a shield that is suitable for monogramming. 

Large Lettuce Fork







Baby fork







Seafood Fork



Dressing Spoon

Champlain by Amston

Amston introduced Champlain in 1915. The design is age less in both boldness and beauty. The lines of the terminal are similar to those of Gorham's Chantilly, except Champlain's have much more festive tip on the terminal and on the top of the stem. 



Fork (7 inches)

Gumbo Soup Spoon  (6 1/4 inches)

Jelly Server (6 1/4 inches)

Arcadia by Amston

Although  Amston did not introduce Arcadia until 1949, it has the lines of an older more traditional pattern. It was designed by Isadore A. Lipman. The terminal is elongated with a roped edge of leaves. 

Steak Carving Fork (9 1/4 inches)




Seafood Fork  (5 1/2 inches)



Steak Carving Knife  (10 1/8 inches)

Grape by Saart

Grape by Saart, introduced in 1905,  has a lovely etched design of bunches of grapes, leaves, and vines. There is an open medallion on the terminal suitable for engraving. Below that the design of the grape vine full of the fruit and leaves works its way down the stem.

 Medium Chipped Beef Fork (6 5/8 inches)



Cream Ladle  (7 1/2 inches)



Short Handled Olive Spoon  (6 1/4 inches)


Sugar Tongs  (4 1/2 inches)

Number 1 by Saart

Another pattern by Saart, Number 1 was introduced in 1900. This pattern has a lovely ornate design of layered leaves on the edges of the terminal and a motif on the top of the stem. The end of the stem also has a simple but elegant design. Also this makes for a strong but beautiful pattern.

Lettuce Serving Fork  (8 3/8 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Rosebud by Saart

Rosebud by Saart introduced in 1903 is a simple pattern. The end of the terminal is surrounded by a thin border of minute rose buds with a larger one on the tip. Other than a double line outlining the stem, there is no other adornment to the design. Saart is not a company you see often.

Fruit/Orange Spoon  (6 inches)


Individual Salt Spoon  (2 5/8 inches)


Small Chipped Beef Fork (6 1/2 inches)


Orange Knife  (7 inches)

"Lace" Patterns

"Lace" is another popular name in sterling flatware. Since the designers would hope their patterns of sterling would resemble delicate lace, it would make sense that they would use "Lace" in the name. Here are a few examples.

Floral Lace by Lunt (1967)
Pierced Tablespoon (8 3/8 inches)



Florentine Lace by Reed and Barton (1951)
Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)



Queens Lace by International (1949)
Salad Fork  (6 1/2 inches)



Spanish Lace by Wallace (1964)
Salad Fork  (6 5/8 inches)

Spring Patterns

It is that time of year when the flowers bloom and we are reminded that winter has finally passed. "Spring" was a popular theme with silver designers. Here are a few examples.

Breath of Spring II by Amston (1952)
Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Spring Glory by International (1952 ) Designed by Lillian V. M. Helander
Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springtime by International (1935) Designed by Alfred G. Kintz and Frederick W. Stark
Seafood fork (5 5/8 inches)



Springfield Engraved by Unger (1900)
Dessert Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

Queen Anne Patterns

Here are the patterns (I found) named for Queen Anne. You will notice that each of these is very simple and plain.


Queen Anne by Tuttle (1928)  
(Fork) (7 Inches)




Queen Anne by Tiffany (1870)
(Sardine Serving Fork) (5 1/2 inches)




Queen Anne by Dominick and Haff  (1910)
Sardine Serving Fork  (6 inches)



I also found Queen Anne by Gorham (1870) , Mount Vernon (1914), and Reed and Barton (1910), although I could not find any examples of these patterns.