ladyjewels2000
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posted on August 3, 2007 09:40:38 AM new
Does any one know this pattern - It's a Whiting(Gorham) Spoon. It's small - maybe a baby spoon.
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amber
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posted on August 3, 2007 10:31:13 AM new
In England, the small spoons are usually called demitasse, or egg spoons. We always used very small spoons for eating boiled eggs. The decoration doesn't look like a baby spoon.
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zippy2dah
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posted on August 3, 2007 10:58:43 AM new
A baby spoon wouldn't have those sharp pointy leaves at the end.
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on August 3, 2007 11:31:56 AM new
Thanks
I'm not as concerned to what kind of spoon as I am the pattern?
I tried Lily but that isn't it. Any help would be much appreciated. I've been looking for months and can't find it.
TIA
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niel35
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posted on August 3, 2007 11:36:36 AM new
I scanned through the Replacements under Gorham but couldn't find it. will keep looking later
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rhpepsi
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posted on August 3, 2007 11:52:41 AM new
antique cupboard dot com....great place to search...patterns are 90% visible
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glassgrl
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posted on August 3, 2007 12:42:16 PM new
iris maybe?
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on August 3, 2007 01:13:14 PM new
I realize that you are looking for the pattern, but the size is actually relevant. Is it about 4 inches long, more or less?
Gorham, Whiting and other silver manufacturers made sets of coffee (demitasse) spoons that were not part of any established flatware pattern. Some sets have a different flower motif on each handle. I believe that's what this is.
fLufF
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max40
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posted on August 3, 2007 01:13:40 PM new
Checked my sterling flatware book (Hagan) and didn't find the pattern. Gorham listings show several NFL listings on spoons with fancy handles. Means not a full line. The probably made only the spoon or spoon and a couple of other pieces.
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pmelcher
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posted on August 3, 2007 02:51:25 PM new
the flower looks like an iris
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on August 3, 2007 03:28:55 PM new
Okay, this is what I mean:
fLufF
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glassgrl
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posted on August 3, 2007 03:41:02 PM new
eeek! did you see the price on this one? it's not yours but very similar:
http://www.replacements.com/webquote/GS_CALI.htm
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niel35
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posted on August 3, 2007 04:08:07 PM new
How about sending a pic to Replacements and see what they come up with.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on August 3, 2007 04:23:52 PM new
You may want to re-shoot that top photo before doing so.
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on August 3, 2007 05:02:29 PM new
rhpepsi-great site - I'll keep it bookmarked for sure, but I didn't find my spoon.
Fluffy - I think you're right. I have looked and looked and just can't find it.
Thanks again everyone.
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rhpepsi
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posted on August 3, 2007 06:07:36 PM new
www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/annwilhelmantiques/iteml/3000j7#pic1
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rhpepsi
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posted on August 3, 2007 06:09:10 PM new
This is a pair of gorgeous 4 1/4" long sterling silver spoons by Whiting. The handle features intricate long leaves and a single flower, possibly an iris.The bowl have a pale gold wash. These spoons are in excellent condition.
someone is selling these on ebay right now.
250-147-273-819
gotta love the point & click of the internet
[ edited by rhpepsi on Aug 3, 2007 06:14 PM ]
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