John Winthrop by International and Governor Winthrop by Frank Whiting

Bit of history - the "Winthrop Fleet" is said to be the name of the ship carrying first load of settlers to the new world (as in men and women to establish a working colony). Therefore the "Winthrop" name takes an important place in the annals of our colonial history. As we approach our traditional Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I would pay homage to Winthrop. There are several "Winthrop" patterns.  I posted on Winthrop by Tiffany earlier. As with most patterns, Tiffany's pattern is more ornate and sophisticated than the other patterns that are more in keeping with the austere colonial designs.

You may find pieces in some of these fairly plain patterns and not appreciate how old they are or maybe even that they are sterling. Don't let a plain design fool you.

John Winthrop by International (1911)

Jelly Cake Server  (8 1/8 inches)



Teaspoon ( 5  7/8 inches)



Governor Winthrop by Frank Whiting

Fork  (7 inches)

Sugar Shell  (5  5/8 inches)

Telephone Dialer

This piece falls under the category, "You Just Never Know".  This is the sterling silver Telephone Dialer - the perfect gift for that germaphobe or person on your list who has everything. Unfortunately, I do not think you will find them in every pattern.

Cordis by Tiffany (3 inches)

Ancestry by Weidlich  (4 inches)

Bamboo by Tiffany (3 inches)

Ancestry by Weidlich

Weidlich introduced Ancestry in 1940. The design is very similar to the traditional lines of Gorham's Chantilly with the exception of the floral motif added to the top of the stem and the fleur de lis at the base of the stem. It is a very attractive pattern.

Lemon Fork (5 1/8  inches)




Sugar Spoon (6 1/8  inches)




Individual Fruit Knife  (7 inches)

Chatelaine by Lunt

George C. Lunt himself designed this pattern in 1896. Chatelaine is a simple, yet pretty pattern. There is a fan of fronds that extends from the top of the terminal and down the sides of the terminal just past the top of the stem are edged with leaves that look as if they are curled over from the back of the piece. The shoulder of the one serving piece I show is heavily adorned.


Large Sherbet Spoon (5 inches)


Medium Chipped Beef Fork (7 inches)


Sardine Serving Fork (4 7/8 inches)


Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)

Chased Classic by Lunt

Chased Classic was introduced by Lunt in 1936. At first glance it looks to be more modern that 1936, then a closer look shows the detail in the design, which is much more popular in the older patterns. It has a straight stem from terminal to shoulder, thinning out gently from the terminal down. Embellishments of flowers and leaves adorn it.

Baby Fork (4 inches)


Iced Tea Spoon (7 3/8 inches)


French Hollow Knife (9 inches)



Short Handle Olive Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

American Victorian by Lunt

Another pattern designed by Frederick W. Koonz. American Victorian was introduced in 1941. A very feminine petite design with a trio of blossoms at the base of the terminal, an open area on the terminal suitable for engraving, a pretty stem, and another blossom and other embellishments on the shoulder. 

Master Butter Knife (6 7/8 inches)



Lemon Fork (4 7/8  inches)





Steak Carving Fork (9 inches)





Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/4  inches)

Charles II by Lunt

Not to be confused with the Charles II pattern by Dominick and Haff I posted on earlier, this Charles II pattern was introduced by Lunt in 1934. And, unlike the other pattern which was designed by Gilbert Crowell, Frederick W. Koonz designed Lunt's pattern. Koonz also designed American Victorian and Modern Victorian for Lunt.

The design of this pattern consists of fruits and flowers at the base of the terminal and the top of stem. The terminal has an open area suitable for engraving. The embellishment at the bottom of the stem and on the shoulder is elegant and substantial. This is truly a beautiful pattern.

Bullion Soup Spoon  (5 1/8  inches)








Large Jelly Server (6 1/4  inches)


Baby Fork (4 5/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 5/8  inches)

Lady Wynn By Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon introduced Lady Wynn in 1912. This is a different pattern with a chalice and embellishments that have an imperial look to it. There is a shield on the terminal suitable for an initial. The design on the bottom of the stem and the shoulder follows the imperial theme. 





Salad Fork  (6 1/8 inches)




French Hollow Knife (9 1/2 inches)



Dessert Oval Soup Spoon (7 inches)

Chapel Bells by Alvin

J. Russell Price designed Chapel Bells for Alvin and it was released in 1939. It is a very simple pattern with (what I can see as) a motif of leaves in two slim lines going down either side of a straight terminal. The stem continues with a line on either edge. If you look at the modern simplicity of the Bon Bon spoon, you can see how the design is no longer one of the elaborate Victorian or Edwardian periods.

Large Salad Serving Fork (9 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 1/2 inches)





Bon Bon Spoon  (4 5/8 inches)





Baby Fork (4 1/8 inches)

Autumn Leaves by Reed and Barton

Reed and Barton introduced Autumn Leaves in 1957. It was designed by William L. Lafftery. The pattern is very simple with one leaf and a trailing branch adorning the stem.

Lemon Fork (5 1/8 inches)

Tomato Server (8 1/4 inches)

Sugar Tongs (4 inches)