Long Handle Oyster Forks

Much like the regular Oyster Fork, these are examples of the Long Handle Oyster Fork. They are not found in many patterns, in fact just a few manufacturers include them in their patterns.


Louis XV by Durgin (7 3/4 inches)





Watteau by Durgin (7 7/8 inches)








Scroll by Durgin

Jelly Knife (Part 3)

Another part of the Jelly, Jam, Preserve utensil collection, here are more examples of the Jelly Knife. I posted earlier on these.






Lily of the Valley by Whiting (8 1/2 inches)



Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)



Luxembourg by Gorham (8 1/8 inches)



Rococo by Dominick and Haff (7 3/8 inches)



Pomona by Towle (8 1/4 inches)



Lucerne by Wallace (8 1/8 inches)

Chrysanthemum by Gorham

Chrysanthemum by Gorham is just one other pattern with the Chrysanthemum name. Introduced in 1885, it is one of the older ones. It is an etched pattern with a simple floral design on the terminal and stem.

Youth Tea fork (6 inches)

Old Style Pickle Fork

Gravy Ladle

Oyster Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Ice cream slicer (10 1/2 inches)

Dressing Spoon

The Dressing Spoon, sometimes referred to as a Platter Spoon, differs from a regular Serving Spoon in that it is longer, up to 14 inches in some cases. Also, some of these have a "button" on the back which is to keep them from sliding into the food when resting on the side of the dish.


Trajan by Reed and Barton (12 3/8 inches)



Mayflower by Kirk Stieff (10 3/4 inches)



Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham (14 1/2 inches)



BMN2 by Bruckman and Sohne (10 1/4  inches)






La Splendide by Reed and Barton (12 7/8 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork

A lovely serving piece, especially the design treatments to the tines in some patterns. The Cold Meat Serving Fork is a different piece from Chipped Beef Fork. Here are some examples of the piece.


Canterbury by Towle  ( 8 5/8 inches)



Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton (Orchids 8 inches)





King Richard by Towle (8 1/8 inches)



Old Colonial by Towle (7 1/4 inches)



Wedgewood by International (9 inches)



Georgian by Towle (7 5/8 inches)

Chippendale Old by Alvin

Introduced in 1900 by Alvin, ChippendaleOld is an unique "open" style pattern.





Salad Fork (6 inches)





Beef Fork



Demitasse Spoon (4 1/8 inches)



Cocktail Fork (5 1/2 inches)



Knife with Bolster (9 inches)



Solid Cheese Serving Knife (6 1/2 inches)

Sugar Shells (Part 2)

I posted about Sugar Shells in an earlier post. Here are some more examples of this beautiful piece that is found in every pattern.





New Vintage by Durgin (5 3/4 inches)





Spartan by Baker Manchester (5 1/2 inches)





Josephine by Frank Whiting (5 7/8 inches)





Marquis by Frank Whiting (5 12/ inches)





Fiddle and Thread by Vander (5 1/4 inches)





Marquis by Carrs (5 3/4 inches)

Vegetable Serving Fork

Another lovely serving piece, the Vegetable Serving Fork is a rather large piece, some pieces over nine inches long.


Itaglio by Reed and Barton (9 1/4 inches)



Marguerite by Gorham (8 5/8  inches)



La Reine by Reed and Barton (9 1/4 inches)



Luxumbourg by Gorham (9 inches)



Baronial Old by Gorham (7 3/4 inches)


Chrysanthemum by Unger  (9 3/8 inches)


Douvaine by Unger (8 1/4 inches)



Apollo by JB and SM Knowles (7 3/4 inches)

Fleur de Lis by Alvin

This is a lovely pattern in the tradition of Alvin, Fleur de Lis was Introduced in 1907. The large flat handle is adorned with a floral design at the top followed by an open space ideal for a monogram then another floral motif with delicate lines down the stem. The bowls and top of the tines of certain pieces also have elaborate floral designs on them.

Beef Fork (6 1/4 inches)

Baked Potato Fork (6 3/4 inches)

Mustard Ladle (4 5/8 inches)

Cheese Knife