Empire by Ercuis

I have posted on patterns named Empire before, but here is the Empire pattern by the company Ercuis. 




Dinner Fork (8 5/8 inches)

Saratoga Chip Server Part 4

Once again the Saratoga Chip Server, a lovely piece I have posted on earlier.

Monterey by Alvin (8 1/4 inches)



Wave Edge by Tiffany (9 1/8 inches)



Tiffany by Tiffany (9 inches)



Melrose by Alvin (8 7/8 inches)

Repousse by Kirk - Stieff

One of the most elegant patterns in sterling, the pattern that is the flagship of its style Repousse by Kirk Stieff was introduced in 1828. And while there are many that may bear the name and may be similar in design, this is  the original one.

Teaspoon (5 7/8 inches)




Large Berry Spoon (9 1/8 inches)




Small Steak Carving Fork (8 1/2 inches)



Oyster Fork (5 3/8 inches)

Flat Handled Master Butter Knife Part 2

Although I have showed many examples of this piece with the various pattern posts and posted on the piece itself earlier, here are some of the most lovely examples of the Flat Handled Master Butter Knife.


Duhme No. 1 (8 inches) (Twisted variety)



Trajan by Reed and Barton (7 inches)






Intaglio by Reed and Barton (7 1/4 inches)



Waltz of the Spring by Wallace (7 1/2 inches)

Damask Rose by Onieda

Oneida introduced Damask Rose in 1946. It was designed by Grosvenor N. Allen & Mary Parker Fleming. Grosvenor is also credited with the designs of Stanton Hall (1951), Ribbon Rose (1942), and Castle Rose.

Baby Spoon (4 3/8 inches)



Butter Spreader (6 1/4 inches)




Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)



Cheese Server (6 1/2 inches)

Mary Warren by Machester

The things they will name patterns after - Mary Warren was the name of the oldest accuser during the Salem Witch trials in 1692. Perhaps there is another not so "infamous" Mary Warren" that merited a pattern named in her honor, but for now that is all I could find. Manchester's Mary Warren pattern introduced in 1932 is of simple lines, those that normally are equated to colonial times. 


Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Fish Fork (6 1/8 inches)




Gravy Ladle (6 1/2 inches)

Jelly Cake Server (Pierced) (Part 3)

As I posted on this piece earlier, here are some more examples of the Pierced Jelly Cake Server. Most of these are fancy, elaborate servers (often very expensive - as the Old Orange Blossom example here that retails in the $1200 range.)

Stratford by International  (8 1/4 inches)

Mary Warren by Manchester (8 1/4 inches) 

Fleur De Lis by Alvin (8  3/4 inches)

Orange Blossom Old by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Fruit Series #1 by Watson

In 1903 Watson introduced its Fruit Series #1. The terminal and stem of each piece was very clearly decorated with the design of a fruit in deep relief. The art work is remarkable. In addition to the samples shown here (Strawberry, Orange, Grape, and Banana) there were also designs of Apple. Blackberry, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon, 


Cream Ladle (5 3/8 inches)  Strawberry


Fruit/Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)  Orange



Five O'Clock Spoon (5 1/2 inches)  Grape



Teaspoon (6 inches) Banana

Gorham's Description of Their Pattern The King George

Several years ago I posted on Gorham's King George pattern. Recently I came across a copy of the Gorham Handbook : Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks which is a reproduction of the original such handbook distributed by the Gorham company in 1909. In it they give a description of many of their more popular (and their favorite) patterns.

Their description of "The King George" is:

"From the early Georgian days to the present no style of spoon has been in so universal use in Europe and America as the King George. Originated, as its name suggests, in the early reign of King George III, it was instantly acknowledged a standard and was universally adopted as such. Strong and bold in treatment both in shape and ornamentation and particularly adapted to a bright polish, it attracts and is admired by the popular taste, for a spoon rich and ornate without over-elaboration."

Pierced Nut Spoon (Part 3)

Still one of the fanciest pieces in any set, the Pierced Nut Spoon is very similar to the Bon Bon Spoon. I have posted on these earlier. There are two distinct sizes. The smaller size I think is what some patterns refer to as an "Almond Spoon", although I have no reference to back that up. Some patterns show two sizes and refer to both of them as "Pierced Nut Spoons", some only show one size, and some show a larger "Pierced Nut Spoon" then a smaller "Almond" spoon or scoop (although the later does not resemble a scoop at all).

Old Newbury by Towle (8 inches)


Wave Edge by Tiffany (4 5/8 inches)


Duke of Windsor by Manchester (4 7/8 inches)



Southern Rose by Manchester (4 3/4 inches)