Martha Hilton by Watson

Charles F. Simms designed Martha Hilton for Watson and it was introduced in 1914. For those who do not know the namesake of the pattern, she was the infamous maid who at 23 married the elder Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire in 1760. After 10 years of marriage Governor Wentworth died leaving his nephew as Governor and the bulk of his wealthy estate to his wife. The nephew challenged the will and lost. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the story in 1863 with his poem Lady Wentworth. All this will get one a sterling pattern named for you.

The design has the lines of an old pattern with a rather plain stem with a simple double line around the stem and terminal. The terminal  has a flat end with a simple motif. There is a coordinating motif on the stem.

Fork (7 3/8 inches)




Knife (9 3/4 inches)

Lady Sterling by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced Lady Sterling in 1925. By design this pattern represents something much older. If you look back on some of the older patterns you will understand what I am referring to. There is no differential between the terminal and stem and the main design feature is in the middle of the  handle of the piece. The motif itself is ornate.
Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)

 

Pie Knife (9 5/8 inches)



Fish Serving Fork (8 1/2 inches)

Springfield by Unger

And in total juxtaposition to the art nouveau and heavily designed pieces Unger produced there is Springfield, a very simple plain pattern they introduced in 1900. This design is more in keeping with the colonial designs by other companies. 

The terminal is clean of decoration, the only design being a gently pointed terminal. Even the shoulders, stems and bowls that often display some flourish are blank.


Pierced Olive Spoon (6 inches)



Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Loves Dream by Unger

1904 must have been one on Unger's most prolific years. Another pattern they released was Loves Dream. The design shows cupid on the terminal. This is another example of Unger's Art Nouveau style. 

Food Pusher (4 1/8 inches)



Youth Tea Fork (6 inches)



Knife (7 1/4 inches)

Les Circes by Unger

Just look at the beauty of this Art Nouveau design by Unger. Les Circes, introduced by Unger in 1904 has the lovely image of a lady's face on the terminal with the tresses of her hair trailing down the stem. Once again Unger comes through with a sterling flatware pattern that is more a art than eating utensils, if you can find a piece.

Evangeline by Unger

The Unger pattern Evangeline introduced in 1904 has the design of a face and flowers. It is an example of the true art of Edwardian era sterling flatware.

Fork ( 6 7/8 inches)

Carollton by Watson

1914
Designer : Margaret Masson

Not to be confused with Kirk Stieff pattern of same name

Cheese Server (6 3/8 Inches)


Fork (8 inches)




Tomato Server (7 7/8 inches)



Small Steak Carving Knife (10 1/2 inches)

La Fantaisie by Unger

This is a unique pattern by Unger. La Fantaisie introduced in 1904 has a trio of blossoms on the tip of the terminal and the face of a woman at the bottom of the terminal, which is open and suitable for engraving. The stem is an elegant twist.

Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Large Casserole Spoon


Bon Bon Scoop (6 1/8 inches)



Pierced Olive Spoon (6 3/8 inches)

Poultry Shears Part 2

Poultry Shears were designed to cut up whole chickens after they were cooked. You will note, as opposed to the design of the Grape Shears, the Poultry Shears are much longer to better serve their mission. Also they are much less expensive, usually under $200 a pair. Here are some more examples of Poultry Shears.

Violet by Wallace (10 1/2 inches)


Athene by Amston (10 5/8 inches)




Sovereign-Old by Gorham (10 1/4 inches)


Georgian by Towle (10 1/2 inches)

Cupid's Nosegay by Unger

Unger introduced their patter Cupid's Nosegay in 1904. The pattern is ornate in the style of Unger.

Youth Tea Knife (7 1/4 inches)
 

Youth Tea Fork (6 1/8 inches)