Flora by Shiebler

Flora is another one of George W. Shiebler's patterns that is multi-motif, in that there are various designs on different pieces. In this pattern there are up to 15 different designs. The pattern was introduced sometime between 1887-  1890. Each different motif is a heavy design that is definite and clearly depicts whatever flower it is. Here are several examples.

Fruit Spoon (5 3/4 inches)


Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)


Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)



Teaspoon (5 1/2 inches)


Gravy Ladle (7 1/4 inches)

Fiorito by Shiebler

Fiorito by Shiebler is a unique pattern introduced in 1902. The pieces are any of 10 floral motifs. Each individual motif is heavily designed on the terminal and the stems. I cannot identify the different floral designs. 

Fork (7 5/8 inches)



Demitasse Spoon (4 1/2 inches)




Salad Fork (7 inches)


Butter Spreader (7 1/4 inches)

American Beauty by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced American Beauty in 1897. This pattern has a very clear motif of roses in bloom at the top and bottom of the terminal. The stem is decorated with rose buds, leaves, and vines. The detail in this design is unique in that the roses and other floral pieces are  created in such a realistic way. 

Large Jelly Spoon  (6 1/2 inches)



Sugar Tongs(4 1/8 inches)



Pickle Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Eton by Wallace

Wallace introduced Eton in 1903. This is an ornate pattern, more typical of the Edwardian Era. And, as far as I'm concerned this era was the golden age of sterling flatware. But, I digress. The design is so beautiful I am not even going to attempt to describe it.

Bon Bon Scoop (5 1/8 inches)


Large Chocolate Spoon (4 inches)



Small Berry Spoon (8 3/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 1/8 inches)

Hampton by Wallace

The pattern Hampton was designed by Henry L. Wallace and introduced in 1904. A simple but elegant pattern that reminds me of Chantilly by Gorham (just my opinion). Embellishments are on the tip on the terminal, a double line following from that to the top of the terminal and a simple embellishment on the shoulder. 

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)



Steak Knife (8 3/8 inches)



Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Tomato Server

Meadow Rose by Wallace

Wallace introduced Meadow Rose in 1907. It is an interesting pattern with three blossoms on the tip of the terminal, then again at the top of the stem. On the top of the shoulder is one carefully placed blossom. 

Baby Fork (4 inches)

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4 inches)


Oyster Fork (5 3/4 inches)


Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)

Forget-Me-Not by Stieff

A lovely repousse style, the Forget-Me-Not pattern was introduced by Stieff in 1910. The heavy design is of flowers and leaves working its way from the tip of the terminal down the stem.

Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)


Large Sardine Serving Fork (6 inches)



Small Berry Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Cheese Server (61/4 inches)

Gothic by Dominick and Haff

Gothic is yet another pattern Gilbert Crowell, Jr. designed for Dominick and Haff. It shows the breadth of his work. This design introduced in 1900 is totally different from his Rococo pattern and his Basket of Flowers. 





Large Fish Serving Fork (9 inches)




Oval Soup Spoon (7 1/8 inches)

La Perle by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced La Perle in 1902. It is a relatively simple pattern, the only decoration being a small design on the tip of the terminal.

Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)


Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)



Pierced Waffle Server (9 1/8 inches)

Orient by Alvin

Alvin introuduced Orient in 1910. It is a traditional pattern with a scallop shell at the tip of the terminal, beaded edge, another scallop motif at the top of the stem.

Bon Bon Spoon


Individual Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Small Berry Spoon (8 1/4 inches)