La France by Dominick and Haff

La France, a pattern by Dominick and Haff dates back to 1916. 


Fork (7 5/8 inches)


Flat Handle Butter Knife (5 1/2 inches)


Pastry Server (8 1/4 inches)

Imperial by Dominick and Haff

Another pattern by  Gilbert L. Crowell Jr., Imperial was introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1909. Other patterns designed by Crowell include:  Victoria, Gothic, Basket of Flowers, Cupid, Rococo and Grape. 



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Rococo by Shiebler

Although it was also introduced in 1888, Rococo by Shiebler should not be confused with Dominick and Haff's Rococo pattern. This older pattern (126 years as of the edition of this post) is truly "Rococo" in its style. Not only does it show the curls and frills of the period, the shape of the piece itself with the curved terminal and stem, that rather than follow the conventional line, follows the pattern for an asymmetrical look. A beautiful pattern, if you can find it. 


Teaspoon (6 1/8 inches)

Rochambeau by Watson

F. Russell Woodward designed Rochambeau for Watson and it was introduced in 1919. The design has a motif on the terminal, a triple lined edge that goes down the stem and leads into three leaves that open onto the shoulder of the piece. It is elegant in its simplicity.

Fork (7 3/4 inches)

Large Sardine Serving Fork (5 inches)


Sugar Spoon (5 1/2 inches)

St. Louis by Watson

St. Louis introduced in 1904 by Watson is another Rococo style pattern with the swirls on the edges. Other patterns of this style that come to mind include  Kings Court by Frank Whiting, Junior Rococo by Mauser-Wendell, and Louis XV by Whiting.

Berry Fork (4 7/8 inches)


Joint Roast Holder (9 1/2 inches)


Master Salt Spoon (3 inches)

Holly by Alvin

In honor of the Yuletide, Holly by Alvin. The pattern dates back to 1900. 


Teaspoon (5 5/8 inches)

Princess by Watson

Watson introduced its Princess pattern in 1908 and it should not be confused with the Princess Patterns by Shiebler, Stieff, or Towle that I have already posted on. These four patterns are so different. It is interesting to see how four designers with four companies had "Princess" in mind when they named each of these patterns. Although each is befitting of the name.

Small Chipped Beef Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Macaroni Server (7 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick



Bon Bon Scoop (4 1/4 Inches)

Bunkerhill by Watson

Bunker Hill, introduced by Watson in 1910, is a fairly simple pattern with a single line as an edge around the piece and a motif on the terminal that looks to me perhaps to be of fanned feathers and furled fronds, but I am just guessing having never a piece in person. 

Lettuce Serving Fork (8 1/4  inches)


Strawberry Fork (4 7/8 inches)



Individual Sat Spoon (2 1/4 inches)

D'Orleans by Towle

Harold E. Nock designed D'Orleans for Towle in 1923. Nock was also known for designing Candlelight, Royal Windsor, Virginia Carvel, Chased Diana, and Rambler Rose for Towle. This pattern should not be confused with Orleans by Watson. Although the names are close the designs are not. This pattern is fairly plain with the main decoration being a motif in the center of  the stem. The more one looks at the pattern the more one realizes there is to the design which more resembles a much older pattern.

Salad Fork (6/18 inches)




Tomato Server (7 3/4 inches)


Lemon Fork (5 1/2 inches)

Orleans by Watson

Orleans, introduced by Watson in 1915 is a unique pattern with a medieval design of leaves, shields, and fluer des lis. It has a wonderful shield in the terminal that is suitable for engraving.


Fork (7 inches)


Knife (9 1/8 inches)