Contessina by Towle

Towle introduced its Contessina pattern in 1965 and it was designed by John Prip. The pattern is reminiscent of the Stieff repousse patterns but not quite as elegant and in a more modern flare. The design does not cover the entire stem. Still for the 1960's it is a lovely pattern.

Pierced Table Serving Spoon  ( 8 5/8 inches)
 

Lemon Fork  (5 5/8 inches)



Fish Knife (8 3/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

Wedding Cake Knife (Part 2)

Another look at the Wedding Cake Knife, a piece I have posted on earlier. It is a large piece, usually used for grand ceremonies. A nice piece to give as a gift to a special couple. 


Eloquence by Lunt (12 1/4 inches)



Audubon by Tiffany ( 12 1/4 inches)



Contessina by Towle (12 3/4 inches)

Asparagus Serving Fork Part 2

These are more examples of the Asparagus Serving Fork, (which I have posted on earlier) and which differs from the Asparagus Server. It is a truly beautiful piece in any pattern.

Lancaster by Gorham (9 1/8 inches)



Cordova by Towle (9 1/2 inches)



Virginia Carvel by Towle (8 5/8 inches)



Old English by Towle (9 1/2 inches)

Arlington by Towle

Towle introduced Arlington in 1884. It is a multi-motif pattern which means that there are different designs on different pieces. If you will note each example below has a different motif representing a few that are repeated in the pattern.


Small Ice Cream Fork (5 1/4 inches)





Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)




Sugar Spoon (6  inches)



Sugar Sifter (6 7/8 inches)

Florentine by Gorham

Gorham introduced  its Florentine pattern in 1901. It was designed by William C. Codman. Codman designed many of Gorham's  patterns including Etruscan, Fleury, Tuileries, Albemarle,  New Queens, and Imperial Chrysanthemum. The design in this pattern is elaborate and full of many details. I think it is it his  finest work. 


Fish Fork (7 1/8 inches)




Flat Handled Butter Spreader ( 6 1/8 inches)



Ice Serving Spoon (9 inches)





Solid Vegetable Serving Spoon (9 1/2 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (Part 2)

I always forget how small Demitasse Spoons are until I compare them to a standard teaspoon. Here are some more examples of Demitasse Spoons. I have posted on these earlier.


Bridal Rose by Alvin (4 1/8 inches)


Nuremburg by Alvin (4 1/8 inches)


King Edward by Whiting (4 inches)



WDS-10 by Whiting (4 1/8 inches)

Cordova by Towle

Towle introduced their Cordova pattern in 1902. It is a fairly modest design of a beaded edge with the terminal tipped with a fan that is knotted in a unique fashion. However, the beauty in the design is the exquisite fret work in the tines of the forks and serving pieces.

Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Large Sardine Serving Fork (4 3/4 inches)



Cucumber Server (6 1/8 inches)


Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 inches)

One Tine Butter Pick - Part 3

Once again, some examples of the One Tine Butter Pick as I have posted on before, one of the more interesting pieces in every flatware pattern.


Repousse by Kirk Stieff (6 inches)



Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff (4 7/8 inches)



Milburn Rose by Westmorland (6  inches)



Violet by Wallace (5 3/4 inches)

Marcell by International

In 1907 International introduced Marcell. The design is one of leaves and vines around an elongated terminal with an edge similar to an unfolded scroll. The pattern is different and lovely.


Salad Fork  (6 1/8 inches)


Bouillon Ladle (8 inches)


Long Handle Pickle Fork (8  5/8  inches)

La Rochelle by International

La Rochelle by International was introduced in 1909. The design is a unique and elaborate pattern. The shoulders of the serving pieces are decorated with a pair of leafy boughs. The terminal design is one of a combination of leaves and branches. A flower divides the terminal from the stem.

Small Chipped Beef Fork ( inches)


Fruit Knife (inches)


Small Berry Spoon ( inches)


Large Jelly Knife  ( inches)