Devonshire Cream Ladle

Unlike the other ladles, the Devonshire Cream Ladle has a cup instead of a bowl. It comes in two sizes - long and short. Devonshire cream is a super rich cream that is made by scalding cream. Sometimes it is referred to as "Clotted Cream". It is served with hot and cold dishes, both sweet and savory.


Alhambra by Whiting  (7 1/4 inches)





Corinthian by Gorham (6 inches)







Birds Nest by Gorham (6 1/2 inches)

New Tipt by Gorham (5 1/2 inches) (Short Ladle)

Tropea by Mount Vernon

In 1907 Mount Vernon introduced Tropea, a truly lovely pattern.



Lemon Fork (5 1/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (5 3/4 inches)

Sandwich Fork

Another serving piece, the Sandwich Fork is self explanatory.

John Hancock by Lunt (7 inches)



Mary Chilton by Towle (7 1/4 inches)



King Edward by Gorham 




Lafayette by Towle

Twentieth Century by Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced Twentieth Century in 1890.


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Youth Knife (6 1/2 inches)

Alhambra by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Alhambra pattern in 1880. Given "Alhambra" is the palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, one is not surprised to find the design of this pattern to have Moorish tones.

Pastry Fork (6 1/8 inches)






Oyster Ladle (11 3/8 inches)


Flat Handle Crumber (10 3/8 inches)



Olive Fork (9 3/8 inches)

John Hancock by Lunt

Lunt introduced John Hancock in 1911. It was designed by George C. Lunt who also designed Chatelaine (aka Enid) in 1894. To be named for such a distinguished gentleman, the pattern has feminine features such as a ribbon at the case of the terminal. Beading is draped across the top of the terminal below a shell and cornice design that reminds me of the features one would see above the mantle of a very fancy colonial home.  




Teaspoon (5 3/4 inches)


Bon Bon Tongs (3 5/8 inches)


Baby Fork (3 1/2 inches)

Old Dominion by Lunt

Lunt introduced Old Dominion in 1898. At first glance it looks like a modest pattern but when you pay more attention to the detail of the edging around the stem and terminal and the detail on the serving pieces, it is truly a lovely pattern hidden behind such a provincial name.


Fork (7 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 1/2 inches)

Seafood Fork (6 inches)

Whiting Silver Company Markings

Frank Whiting was eventually aquired by Gorham so it no longer exists. However, there are still many patterns out there designed and produced by the company prior to that time. Below are two markings you will find on the back of pieces of sterling flatware by Frank Whiting and Whiting Silver.

Frank Whiting

Whiting Silver

Baronial by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced Baronial in 1920. It was designed by Aurthur J. Stone. It is an elegant pattern with an offset design. The serving pieces are particularly attractive.  

Preserve Spoon (7 3/4 inches)


Salad Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Lettuce Serving Fork (8 3/4 inches)

Lion by Frank Smith

Introduced in 1905, Lion by Frank Smith is a very distinct pattern with the image of a lion's face on the terminal. It is truly unique and easy to identify.


Fork (7 3/8 inches)


Fish Knife (8 1/8 inches)