Both figures appear to be hand chased-- note the detail in Blue's hat and knickers.
On Hold
Please note: this is a photo from our archives. The actual chair, though also by Hooijkaas, is somewhat different.
One of Frank Smith's better designs, and one of Yours Truly's favorite patterns...
Though weighted, this seems to be of a heavier than average gauge, and I suspect that there may be a dollar or two to be made here for someone who wants to send this along to the Great Melting Pot in the Sky.
Those who have had the good fortune to make the pilgrimage to Gorham's archives at Brown University will know that the company sent representatives to collect fabric samples from around the globe. These influences are used to great effect in this tour de force of chasing and piercing skills...
Update: we have one odd fork available at, you guessed it, 25.00!
As mentioned elsewhere on these pages, Porter's work is of inconsistent quality. Here, the soldering is a bit sloppy and the hammering is rather random. So let's just consider that part of the charm, if we may.
Length 5 3/4 inches, weight 1.67 Troy ounces, engraved on reverse of bowl "Edna from Louise '92", excellent original condition with only the slightest loss of gilding to high points. This item is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
A nearly identical though slightly smaller example is pictured in Chickering, p. 157; plate 160.
This unusual combination of etched and applied decoration lends the piece a three-dimensional quality which is quite successful, artistically.
With faux alligator skin, and applied silver matte finish "calling card."
The attractively engraved shield in bowl lends this an elegance which will uplift your entire martini routine.
A fine old example of this scarce cast pattern, in which every piece is a little sculptural ode to past artists.
A set of these same spoons graces the cover of Elenita Chickering's superb monograph about her Uncle, Mr. Stone.