Mary Warren by Machester

The things they will name patterns after - Mary Warren was the name of the oldest accuser during the Salem Witch trials in 1692. Perhaps there is another not so "infamous" Mary Warren" that merited a pattern named in her honor, but for now that is all I could find. Manchester's Mary Warren pattern introduced in 1932 is of simple lines, those that normally are equated to colonial times. 


Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Fish Fork (6 1/8 inches)




Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Jelly Cake Server (Pierced) (Part 3)

As I posted on this piece earlier, here are some more examples of the Pierced Jelly Cake Server. Most of these are fancy, elaborate servers (often very expensive - as the Old Orange Blossom example here that retails in the $1200 range.)

Stratford by International  (8 1/4 inches)

Mary Warren by Manchester (8 1/4 inches) 

Fleur De Lis by Alvin (8  3/4 inches)

Orange Blossom Old by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Fruit Series #1 by Watson

In 1903 Watson introduced its Fruit Series #1. The terminal and stem of each piece was very clearly decorated with the design of a fruit in deep relief. The art work is remarkable. In addition to the samples shown here (Strawberry, Orange, Grape, and Banana) there were also designs of Apple. Blackberry, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon, 


Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)  Strawberry


Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)  Orange



Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/2 inches)  Grape



Teaspoon (6 inches) Banana

Gorham's Description of Their Pattern The King George

Several years ago I posted on Gorham's King George pattern. Recently I came across a copy of the Gorham Handbook : Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks which is a reproduction of the original such handbook distributed by the Gorham company in 1909. In it they give a description of many of their more popular (and their favorite) patterns.

Their description of "The King George" is:

"From the early Georgian days to the present no style of spoon has been in so universal use in Europe and America as the King George. Originated, as its name suggests, in the early reign of King George III, it was instantly acknowledged a standard and was universally adopted as such. Strong and bold in treatment both in shape and ornamentation and particularly adapted to a bright polish, it attracts and is admired by the popular taste, for a spoon rich and ornate without over-elaboration."

Pierced Nut Spoon (Part 3)

Still one of the fanciest pieces in any set, the Pierced Nut Spoon is very similar to the Bon Bon Spoon. I have posted on these earlier. There are two distinct sizes. The smaller size I think is what some patterns refer to as an "Almond Spoon", although I have no reference to back that up. Some patterns show two sizes and refer to both of them as "Pierced Nut Spoons", some only show one size, and some show a larger "Pierced Nut Spoon" then a smaller "Almond" spoon or scoop (although the later does not resemble a scoop at all).

Old Newbury by Towle (8 inches)


Wave Edge by Tiffany (4 5/8 inches)


Duke of Windsor by Manchester (4 7/8 inches)



Southern Rose by Manchester (4 3/4 inches)

Fairfax by Durgin / Gorham

Durgin's Fairfax pattern (later to be bough by Gorham) dates back to 1910. Although a simple pattern with clean lines, it remains one of the most popular patterns of today.

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)




Tomato Server (8 1/4 inches)




Small Sugar Tongs (3 1/2 inches)




Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Quirinale by Buccallati

Quirinale by Buccallati is a simple but elegant pattern named, I assume, after Palazzo del Quirinale, one of the three current official residencies of the President of Italy.


Flat Handle Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)




Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Large Fish Serving Fork (9 inches)

Fish Serving Set - Part 3

Once again I post on the elegant and usually expensive Fish Serving Set. As I mentioned in an earlier post, these pieces are large and lovely. Fish was a favorite food of the Victorians and these two pieces assisted the footman as he served each diner at his (or her) plate.


Raleigh by Alvin



Renaissance by Dominick and Haff



Versailles by Gorham



Virginiana by Gorham

Ice Cream Server Part 2

The Ice Cream Server, as I have posted on before, is a lovely elegant piece. Usually the blade is decorated is a design in keeping with the pattern.


Chrysanthemum by Durgin (Large 10 1/8 inches)




Flemish by Tiffany  (11 1/2 inches)




Mazarin by Dominick and Haff (10 1/2 inches)




Rococo by Dominick and Haff (9 1/2 inches)

Prelude by International

International introduced their Prelude pattern in 1939. 


Hollow Handle Butter Spreader  (5 7/8 inches)



Bar Knife (9 1/4 inches)



Sherbert Spoon (5 5/7 inches)




Large Cold Meat Serving Fork (9 inches)