Crystal by Frank Smith

Frank Smith introduced Crystal in 1895, then (from what I glean reintroduced it in 1922). The pattern is a design of heavy scroll work, but in a masculine way. 

Strawberry Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Gothic by Shiebler

George W. Shiebler introduced Gothic sometime between 1890 and 1899. The pattern is a solid heavy design of scroll work. But its weight does not take away from its beauty. This is a lovely pattern. This pattern is vaguely similar but much more ornate than Dominick and Haff's Gothic patter.

Solid Nut Pick (4 7/8 inches)






Sardine Serving Fork (4 5/8 inches)



Butter Spreader  (5 5/8 inches)




Oyster Fork (6 1/8  inches)

Helena by Blackinton

Helena by Blackinton was introduced in 1900. The terminal has a beaded aged with a "flourished" design on the tip. There is another design element that separates the terminal from the stem and the stem itself is contours and widens at the base for another design motif. The serving pieces are very beautifully detailed in their design.

Preserve Spoon  ( 7 3/4 inches)


Small Meat Serving Fork ( 7 5/8  inches)


Short Handled Olive Spoon  (6 3/8 inches)



Pierced Almond Spoon (4  3/4 inches)

Miss America by Alvin

Miss America was introduced by Alvin in 1902. Axel H. Staf designed the pattern for the company. Given the first  "Miss America" pageant was not held until 1921, I am afraid this pattern is in no way related, unless Alvin was ahead of its time. The pattern is distinguished with a simple border around the terminal and stem then with a simple reeded motif down the bottom of the stem.


Oyster Fork (5 3/8  inches)




Pierced Table serving Spoon (8 1/2 inches)




Flat Handle Butter Spreader (5 3/4 inches)




Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

King Edward by Gorham

J. Russell Price designed King Edward for Gorham in 1936, the year of King Edward VIII's abdication of the throne for his divorced lover, Wallace Simpson. Whether or not the name of the pattern, the name of the King, and that notable year in the history of the British Realm have anything in common, I leave up to you.

Whatever the case, the King Edward pattern by Gorham is a lovely, fairly elaborate pattern. Price went on to design Chapel Bells for Alvin in 1939.

Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2  inches)


Baby Fork and Spoon Set





Master Butter Knife  (6 3/4 inches)

Madam Jumel by Whiting

Madam Jumel was introduced by Whiting in 1908. And for those who do not recognize the name, Madam Eliza Jumel was quite the controversial figure of her time. She started off as a cleaning girl in a brothel, managed to marry a French wine merchant. They lived in France since she was frowned upon by the New York elite. He died then she moved back to America, married former Vice President Aaron Burr, whom she divorced in 1836 on the date of his death. She went on to live to the age of 90 and died in 1865. Now that is a life worthy a sterling pattern!

Large Casserole Spoon (9 inches)



Fork (6 7/8 inches)





Nut Pick (4 3/8 inches)





Short Handled Olive Spoon (6 inches)

Eton by Campbell-Metcalf

Eton was only made by Campbell-Metcalf from 1892-1898. this pattern should not be confused with Wallace's Eton (1903). This design is one of strong scrolls and curves.


Chipped Beef Fork  (7 inches)




Master Butter Knife  (6  5/8 inches)

Fruit/ Orange Spoon (5 1/4  inches)

Thistle by Blackinton

Once again Thistle is a Blackinton pattern that I cannot find the date when it was introduced. Each piece is decorated with a very ornate and distinctive pattern of the thistle bush, leaves, and flower. It is well carried out and a lovely pattern.




Pierced Bowl Olive Spoon (6 1/8 inches)







Sugar Spoon (5 5/8  inches)



Bon Bon Tongs (3  3/4 inches)

Sweetbrier by Blackinton

I could not find the year Blackinton introduced Sweetbrier. The design of the pattern has several leaves in the terminal and several blossoms and leaves on the top of the stem and then again at the bottom of the stem. It is a beautiful pattern that carries the theme well.

Tomato Server (7 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (6 1/2  inches)



Short Handled Pickled Fork (6  inches)

Tea Fork or Breakfast Fork or Junior Fork

The Tea Fork, is the same shape as the Dinner fork just a tad smaller. The designed use was for cakes and scones when tea was served in the afternoon. You will also see them referred to as Breakfast Forks, used for the morning meal. Also, they may be called the Junior Fork. Here it is used for younger people who were too old for Baby forks but perhaps not seen as old enough to handle a full size Dinner Fork. And it would be improper to use a Luncheon fork at dinner, even though it is bit smaller, albeit a  little larger than a Tea fork.

Virginiana by Gorham (6 inches)



Fontainebleau by Gorham (5 7/8 inches)



Nile by Wallace (6 1/8 inches)


Berain by Wallace