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Cake Breakers are wonderful serving pieces and every household is not complete without one. The long silver plate tines are used to break into a cake prior to the cake being actually sliced and served. We have done a great deal of research on this …
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Introduced in the early nineteenth century, the Queen’s pattern is a popular, luxurious and ornate English flatware pattern that features shell, scroll, and flower designs. The Queen’s pattern is one of the most popular patterns of British flatware and is beautifully composed in a form …
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During the 1600’s, etiquette at dinner parties was becoming more formal. Forks began to appear on the dining table to aid people when eating – allowing for a less hands-on approach! However, the fork could only do so much. It was in the 1680’s when …
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The Art Nouveau style originated from the Arts and Crafts movement, which began about 1880. This style was popular from 1895 to 1910 and is known for its organic, flowing lines and asymmetrical shapes. Art Nouveau designs often feature natural elements like flowers, plants, and …
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As salad became a popular dish with the social elite beginning in the late 18th century, salad servers were needed and thus, introduced. Silver salad servers comprise of a large spoon and a fork of similar stature and shape. The forks and the spoons have …
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Reed and Barton was a silversmith and manufacturer of flatware and hollowware in Taunton, Massachusetts. They were established in 1824 and stayed in business until 2015 (eventually being bought up by The Lenox Corporation). The company was known for its high-quality handmade sterling silver and …
View Item >A Cake Breaker is a wonderful serving piece and every household is not complete without one. This cake breaker has a sterling silver handle with a silver plate extended tines. These long tines are used to break into a cake prior to the cake being …
View Item >An English Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Caviar Spreader in the ‘Queen’s’ pattern makes a wonderful gift for whatever the occasion may be. Mother of Pearl is always so elegant and the Queen’s pattern which was introduced in the early 19th century, from its …
View Item >An English Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Caviar Spreader in the ‘Queen’s’ pattern makes a wonderful gift for whatever the occasion may be. Mother of Pearl is always so elegant and the Queen’s pattern which was introduced in the early 19th century, from its …
View Item >What a wonderful gift this English Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon is for somebody who has everything and appreciates caviar!! Mother of Pearl is ideal for serving caviar because it does not affect the caviar’s fragile flavor. The spoon is chemically inert, …
View Item >A striking pair of stylish and elegant Scandinavian Silver Serving Tongs in the Prince Harald pattern. In 1937, this pattern, Prince Harald, was created to celebrate his birth. This pattern was inspired by the country’s uniforms with their crisp lines and strikes of ranks. Silver …
View Item >Approximately 100 years ago, silver cheese slicers were introduced to our homes. Many believe that the Silver Cheese Slicer is a Swedish invention but we actually have Norway to thank for it. The cheese slicer was invented by the businessman and inventor, Thor Bjorklund. He …
View Item >First recorded in France around 1800, silver napkin rings quickly became popular items throughout Europe as dining etiquette became more important. The increased wealth of the middle class meant they were able to afford luxury items such as sterling silver napkin rings. They became quite …
View Item >A Fish Server was originally a serving implement, shaped basically like a trowel, and used for serving and dividing fish at a dinner table. The flat surface on a fish server suggests that it was intended for use with food such as meat, cake and …
View Item >What a wonderful gift this English Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Caviar Set is for somebody who appreciates fine serving pieces. Mother of Pearl is ideal for serving caviar because it does not affect the caviar’s fragile flavor. The spoon and the knife are …
View Item >Antique Silver Soup Ladles were not in use until the mid-18th century. By this time, the Silver Soup Tureen had become quite popular and a companion was needed to be used with this article. A long silver serving utensil was needed which would have a …
View Item >In the 1880s and the 1890s, a new style spread across Europe and the United States – Art Nouveau. Unlike the rigid Art Deco that eventually supplemented it, Art Nouveau emphasized flowing lines and curves as well as organic forms. They also featured stylized naturalism, …
View Item >An exceptional pair of vintage Italian Sterling Silver Leaf Shaped Dishes by Gianmaria Buccellati. The firm Buccellati is known for its exquisite creativity, aesthetics, and craftsmanship. This family business has traditions which are rooted with a long history of craftsmen. Buccellati uses their distinctive skills …
View Item >A stunning pair of Tiffany and Company American Silver Salad Servers in the ‘Colonial’ pattern. This pattern was introduced in 1895. It was designed by Paulding Farnham and although it is quite plain, it has an elegant look. This pattern is quite different from his …
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We hope that everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, here are several more suggestions for those who still need last-minute gifts. Hopefully, this helps you at this busy time of the year.
