Cake Serving Fork Part 3

Another post about the elegant Cake Serving Fork. This piece reflects the Victorian's flare for beauty and utility. Especially the pieces by Wallace (as well as Reed and Barton and International shown in earlier posts) with the work between the tines. I have posted several time earlier on this piece.

Rose by Wallace (8 1/8 inches)

Apollo by Knowles (7 7/8 inches)

Violet by Wallace (8 1/4 inches)

Pea Server Part 4

Once again the Pea Server, that I have posted on several times. As I have said before, a lovely serving piece that showcases any pattern's design.

Strasbourg by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)



Lily by Whiting (8 5/8 inches)

Louis XV by  Whiting (8 1/2 inches)



Imperial Queen  by Whiting (9 inches)

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany

There are many Chrysanthemum patterns in sterling silver. I mentioned several in an earlier post on Chrysanthemum patterns. Tiffany's Chrysanthemum was designed by Charles Grosjean in 1880. Grosjean is also known for his design of the well known "Lap over Edge" mixed metal patterns for Tiffany.

On the very tip of the terminal of this pattern, you will find a Chrysanthemum flower open with the petals hanging down. The stem and terminal are covered with a design of petals and leaves. There is an open space on the terminal for engraving. This is a truly beautiful pattern and timeless given it is 133 years old.


Ice Cream Spoon (5 7/8 inches)


Place Salad Fork (6 5/8 inches)


Individual Salt Spoon (2 1/4 inches)



Large Ice Cream Server (11 inches)

Peony by Wallace

Henrik Hillbom designed the pattern Peony for Wallace in 1906. This is a simple but elegant pattern with a peony blossom on the end of the terminal, an open area for engraving, followed by another blossom on the top of the stem. Leaves twined together decorate the stem.

Bon Bon Scoop ( 5 1/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/2 inches)



Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Knife (9 1/2 inches)

Louvre by Wallace

William H. Tomey designed the pattern Louvre for Wallace which was introduced in 1893. The pattern is an ornate design with paisley swirls and a floral motif that follows the shoulder onto the bowl or tines of the serving pieces. It has an open space on the terminal suitable for engraving. In 1914 Wallace introduced a silver plated pattern also called "Louvre" but it is very simple in its lines and in no way resembles this sterling pattern.

Jelly Cake Server (7  7/8 inches)

Bon Bon Tongs  (3 1/8 inches)



Sugar Spoon ( 5 7/8 inches)


Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Baltimore Rose by Schofield

The pattern, Baltimore Rose, was introduced by Schofield in 1905. It is one of the repousse type patterns with  half opened rosebuds and leaves in the design on the terminal and stem.

Bon Bon Spoon (5 5/8 inches)



Fruit Serving Spoon (9 1/4 inches)



Place Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Long Butter Spreader (5 1/2 inches)

Hamilton by Wallace

Hamilton was introduced by Wallace in 1911. It is a masculine and fairly simple pattern with a shield on the terminal with lines or perhaps rays of sun rising from above. Lines follow the stem down to the shoulder of the pieces. 

I don't know, but my guess is that this was designed by someone different at the house of Wallace from whomever designed the feminine and elegant Caranation.

Preserve Spoon (7 1/2 inches)


Salad Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Charles II by Dominick and Haff

Charles II was designed by Gilbert L. Crowell, Jr. and introduced by Dominick and Haff in 1894. A traditional pattern, Charles II has a scallop shell pattern fanned on the terminal, a leaf motif at the bottom of the terminal, a plain stem, and a small flourish on the terminal. Each piece is edged with a thick bead. There are patterns by Lunt and Tuttled also named "Charles II" but their designs are very different.

Egg Spoon  (4 3/8 inches)



Oyster Fork  (5 1/2 inches)


Large Jelly Spoon (7 14/ inches)



Flat Handle Butter Spreader  (5 1/4 inches)

Verona by Towle

Verona was introduced in 1905 by Towle (formerly known as Blackinton). The design is made of grapes and leaves. 

Short Handle Olive Spoon (6 inches)



Cocktail Fork (5 1/4 inches)




Berry Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Etruscan by Gorham

A fairly simple pattern, Etruscan was designed by William C. Codman and introduced by Gorham in 1913.

 Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Sugar Spoon(5 7/8 inches)


Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 5/8 inches)



French Knife (8 1/2 inches)