Bar Spoon

The Bar Spoon - I assuming its name says it all.

(Shown in Chrysanthemum by Tiffany 9 1/2 inches)

(Shown in Royal Danish by International 12 1/2 inches)

Fruit Knife

The Fruit Knife, like other knives, came in solid and hollow handle. Both are shown here. It interesting, like with the spoons, some patterns differentiate between different fruit. For example here in Imperial Queen by Whiting there is a Fruit Knife and an Orange Knife, which are clearly two different pieces of silver.

(Fruit knife shown in Louis XV by Whiting 6 inches)

(Fruit Knife shown in Imperial Queen by Whiting 6 inches)

(Orange Knife shown in Imperial Queen by Whiting 6 1/2 inches)

(Fruit Knife shown in Blackberry Vine by Tiffany 7 3/4 inches serrated)

(Fruit Knife shown in Blossom by Dominick and Haff 6 3/4 inche serrated)

Georgian by Towle

Georgian was introduced in 1889 and is still in production. It was originally called "Grecian", probably because of the Greek column design that is the base feature of the pattern. Roses are used throughout the pattern and a floral swag can be seen elegantly draped across the top of the column, as if in celebration. The detail in Georgian is unique and displayed on both sides of the handle.

(Individual Steak Knife 8 1/2 inches)

(Butter Spreader 6 1/8 inches)

(Lemon Fork 5 1/8 inches)

(Teaspoon 5 6/8 inches)

(Oyster Fork 6 inches)

Nut Picks

Nut Picks are not a hard piece to figure out. (Not to be confused with a letter opener.) They are used to separate the meat of the nut from the shell. Usually they are used as a place piece, so a full service of sterling would have a pick for every place setting.

Japanese by Tiffany (5 inches)

Louis XIV by Gorham (4 7/8 inches)

Carnation by Wallace (4 1/2 inches)


Rose by Wallace (4 1/2 inches)


Marquis by Frank Whiting (5 1/4 inches)



Oval Twist by Whiting (5 1/8 inches)



Armor by Whiting (5 1/2 inches)



Lotus by Gorham (4 3/4 inches)

Cherry Forks

The Cherry Fork differs from the cocktail, strawberry, lobster, and pickle fork in that it is usually shorter and has 2 tines. In some patterns this fork is referred to as the Canape Fork.

(Shown in Vine by Tiffany 2 3/4 inches)

(Shown in Francis I by Reed and Barton 4 3/8 inches)

Sir Christopher by Wallace

This pattern was designed by William Warren, one of Wallace's top designers (he also designed Grand Baroque). Lifetime Sterling describes the pattern as, "Renowned royal architect Sir Christopher Wren was the inspiration for this ornate pattern introduced in 1936. The High English Renaissance styling and the concept of beauty as a whole is translated into the harmonious proportions in the center shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage, fruit, and flowers, typifying fertility. The sculptural grandeur and fine detailing is evident from every angle of this magnificent flatware ideal for traditional and formal settings and every dining occasion."

(Gravy Ladle 6 1/2 inches)

(Lemon Fork 5 1/2 inches)

Cake Serving Fork

Cake Serving Forks are rare and not found in many patterns. Most that I could find were in patterns by Wallace, International, Reed and Barton, and Jesen among others. They are very ornate and lovely pieces. Some silver companies will call the same utensil the Cake Serving Fork or Cold Meat fork while others have separate pieces. The Cake Serving Fork tends to have long slender tines.

(Shown in Majestic by Reed and Barton 8 3/8 inches)

(Shown in La Reine by Reed and Barton 8 1/8 inches)

(Shown in Lexington by JB & SM Knowles 9 1/2 inches)

(Shown in Waverly by Wallace 9 inches)

Preserve and Jelly Spoons

Most patterns had Jelly Spoons in two sizes, both basically of the same shape, often having a shell shaped bowl. Some displayed slightly pointed tips. The larger may be referred to as a Preserve Spoon with the smaller being called a Jelly spoon. But sometimes they are both called Jelly Spoons, just the large Jelly Spoon and the small Jelly Spoon.

A few patterns had Honey Spoons, which were really a jelly spoon with a pointed tip that the manufacturer stated was designed to cut into the honey comb. Other patterns referred to their jelly spoons as Marmalade Spoons. Once again, this was an example of the manufacturers using different names for the same utensil.

(Preserve spoon shown in Narranganset by Gorham)

(Preserve Spoon Shown in  Hanover by Gorham 7 7/8 inches)

(Large Jelly Spoon shown in Lotus by Gorham 7 3/4 inches)

(Jelly Spoon shown in Chrysanthemum by Gorham)

(Honey Spoon shown in Louis XV by Whiting)

Corsage by Kirk

First issued in 1935, Corsage is a Repousse type pattern (meaning "raised in relief") which Kirk was famous for. The pattern features orchids, other flowers, and leaves.

(Place Fork 7  inches)

(Cream Soup Spoon 6 1/2 Inches)

(Small Berry Spoon 8 1/4 inches)

(Pie and Cake Server 10 1/4 inches)

Fish Serving Sets

The Fish Serving Sets are made up of two pieces, the Fish Serving Fork,used to carefully separate large pieces of fish as they are served, and the Fish Server, used to lift and serve fish onto the guest's plate.

These sets are prized and very expensive. They tend to be very ornate with the fork being short and wide and the server being flat with one side open to facilitate carefully serving delicate fish in one piece after it has been filleted at the table.

(Shown in unknown pattern by Shiebler)

(Shown in English King by Tiffany)