Rose by Mount Vernon

There are at least 175 patterns with Rose in their name (Wedding Rose, Wild Rose, Tea Rose, Rose Bud, just a few examples) and 7 alone simply named "Rose". That said, Mount Vernon's Rose, which they introduced in 1910, exhibits a wonderful use of the Rose motif. There is a rose in full bloom with buds at the end of the terminal, leaving a nice area suitable for engraving. Then the top of the stem is adorned with another rose blossom with leaves and the vine trailing down the stem to the top of the shoulder. This makes for a beautiful romantic piece, typical of the Edwardian period.

Fork (7 1/2 inches)




Pie Server (10 5/8 inches)

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)

Autumn by Frank Whiting

Autumn by Frank Whiting was introduced in 1888. It is a lovely ornate pattern with a design of leaves and fruits and berries on the terminal and a vine trailing off down the top of the stem.

Demitasse Spoon (3 5/8 inches)





Small Berry Spoon

Princess by Shiebler

Shiebler introduced Princess in 1874. The terminal has a radiant fan like pattern surrounded by an area of small vines and leaves. The stem is decorated with a thin thin line that leads to the top of the shoulder where one finds another radiant fan. The pattern is stately but simple. At 139 years old, it has aged well.

Table Serving Spoon  (8 1/2 inches)




Old Style Pickle Fork (8 1/8 inches)

Wedding Rose by Watson

Of the many "Rose" patterns, here is Wedding Rose, a pattern introduced by Watson in 1900. It was designed by Joseph E. Straker, Jr. The terminal is tipped with rose blossoms and there is one at the end of the stem just at the top of the shoulder - simple but well balanced.

Toast Serving Fork  (7 5/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon  (6 1/8 inches)


Cheese Scoop (6 inches)


Fork  (7 1/8 inches)

Sheraton by Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced Sheraton in 1912. This is a unique pattern of scrolls and lines. Note the clean medallion on the terminal for engraving. 

Dessert Spoon (7 1/4 inches)











Oyster Fork (6 inches)

Countess by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced the pattern Countess in 1928. It is a stately and elegant pattern with just enough flourish to make it stand out from the Chantillys of the world, but still reserve enough not to be called excessive.

Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 5/8 inches)



Cocktail Fork (5 1/4 inches)



Bon Bon Spoon (4 3/4 inches)





Vegetable Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Montezuma by Shiebler

Montezuma by Shiebler, introduced in 1879 is a pattern that shows its age (currently 134 years), not that that is a bad thing. The design on the terminal is one of flowers. A open oval sits at the top of the stem which is decorated with what could possibly described as leaves (I'm really not sure).

Teaspoon  (8 inches)



Fork (6 inches)

Valdres by Marthinsen

Marthisen is a Norwegian Silver company that dates back to 1883, and is now in it's third generation. It is known more for its holiday spoons than its sterling or silver plate patterns. However, I stumbled upon this lovely pattern of theirs. I cannot find a date that they introduced Valdres. One site I found mentioned 2001, which would make it a very modern pattern. If that is correct, this is one of the more beautiful modern patterns I have ever seen. If I can learn more about the pattern, I will post later. 

Large Fish Server (10 inches)





Large Sardine Serving Fork  (4 7/8 inches)



Large ice Serving Tongs (7 1/2 inches)



Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/4 inches)

Primrose by International

Primrose by International is known as a "Pierced" pattern (where part of the design actually is cut through the silver). This pattern was introduced in 1936. You can see motifs of primroses in the terminal and on the top of the stem. Out of  the thousands of patterns out there, very few are of the "pierced" design. 

Bon Bon Scoop (4 5/8 inches)



Salad Serving Spoon (9 1/4 inches)



Grille Fork (7 3/4 inches)


Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)

Ariel by Wendell

Airel was introduced by Wendell in 1895. The terminal of each piece in adorned with the motif of  different poses of cherubs and floral designs. The flora descend half way down the stem with a variation of treatment to the stem. It makes for a lovely pattern.

Fork (7 5/8 inches)




Ice Cream Slicer  (10 3/8 inches)





Five O'Clock Spoon (5 5/8 inches)




Blunt Hollow Knife (8 1/2 inches)