Victoria Old by Watson

Watson introduced Victoria Old in 1895. (Although there is some reference to the pattern being introduced as early as 1890.) Whatever the year, it is a very ornate and lovely pattern with a wide open space left on the terminal for a monogram.

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/4 inches)


Small Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 inches)

Rose Point by Wallace

Rose Point was introduced by Wallace in 1934 and designed by William S. Warren.  Warren also designed Grand Baroque and Sir Christopher for Wallace, and was known as one of the company's premier designers. The pattern has an open design on the terminal with roses designed in the open part giving it an almost lace like appearance.

Pierced Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Tomato Server (7 5/8 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/8 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (5 1/2 inches)

Verona by Lunt

Verona, a rather ornate pattern, was introduced by Lunt in 1894.

Cream Ladle (6 inches)



Jelly Cake Server



Fork (7 5/8 inches)



Individual Berry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs (Part 2)

 When I posted on these earlier, I mentioned, these are the smallest of the tongs.


Louvre by Wallace (3 1/8 inches)





Florence by International (3 3/8 inches)



Verona by Towle (3 7/8 inches)


Repousse by Kirk Stieff  (3 1/4 inches)

Demitasse Spoon

The smallest of all the place spoons, the Demitasse Spoon has perhaps served its better days. Few people even know what a demitasse is, they only know the "espresso" they order from Starbucks. And, the last time I was in Starbucks they did not offer me a sterling silver spoon to stir my espresso with. 

Demitasse spoons were for (and still are for) times when we have the moment to sit and chat over a good cup of espresso. So those tee tiny little spoons you found at the bottom of your grandmother's silver chest were not part of a child's tea set, she used them when she served espresso to her guests. (Regular coffee would have been served with Four O'Clock or Five O'clock spoons.)

The pictures do not do the pieces justice. They are so much smaller, that it is amazing (at least to me) how the companies just miniaturized the details of the pattern.

Chantilly by Gorham (4 inches)



Etruscan by Gorham (4 1/4 inches)



Old Colonial by Towle (3 7/8 inches)



Louis XV by Durgin (4 inches)



Poppy by Gorham (3 3/4 inches)

Esplanade by Towle

In the world of Sterling flatware, Esplanade by Towle is a rather new pattern being introduced in 1952. And, you will note the pattern is a much simpler, less ornate design. However, unlike some other patterns of the 50's, this pattern did not try to take on a modern flare. It still maintains a feminine flourish, albeit a simple one. Note the simplicity and lack of detail on the Bob Bon Server. (FYI - it - the pattern - was discontinued in 1996)

Lemon Fork (5 1/8 inches)



Solid Jelly Server (7 1/8 inches)




Bon Bon Server (6 1/4 inches)



Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Olympia by Watson

Another Watson pattern designed by Eustace Crees & Charles S. Court introduced in 1903, Olympia is elegant in a stately way with scroll motifs decorating the bottom of the terminal and the shoulder of each piece. The top of the terminal fans out with a three point design.

Ice Cream Spoon (5 1/4 inches)



Pierced Egg Server (7 7/8 inches)


Large Lettuce Serving Spoon (7 5/8 inches)


 Pea Spoon (7 1/2 inches)



Pastry Fork

Crumb Knife (Crumber) Part 3

The red headed step child of the sterling flatware serving piece world, the Crumb Knife or Crumber.  Unlike his more elegant cousins who grace the buffet, he is forced to come out and  clean the linen table cloth between courses. But when all is said and done, this Cinderella utensil is often the most beautiful piece in the drawer. I posted earlier on this piece.

Imperial Queen by Whiting

  Frontenac by International (12 3/8 inches)

Lancaster by Gorham (12 3/4 inches)

Altair by Watson

Altair was designed by Eustace Crees & Charles S. Court and introduced by Watson in 1904. It is a lovely pattern having a wide oval shaped terminal with a slightly offset ornate tip. 


Ice Cream Spoon (5 1/8 inches)




Bon Bon Scoop (5 3/4 inches)





Large Fish Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Orange Spoon (Part 3)

Sometimes referred to  as the Fruit/Orange Spoon, I have posted earlier on the Orange Spoon with its  gold washed and pointed bowl tip. The gold wash protected the sterling from the acidic citrus juices and the tip helped cut through the pulp.

These four patterns by Tiffany date back to the late 1800's.

English King by Tiffany (5 3/4 inches)

Faneuil by Tiffany (5 7/8 inches)

Olympian by Tiffany   (6 inches)

Palm by Tiffany (6 inches)