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Callie unregistered |
posted 03-01-2002 10:59 AM
 
Does anyone know of a flatware pattern that incorporates frogs or toads? I'm an avid collector and don't care if it's sterling, plate or pewter. IP: Logged |
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Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 03-01-2002 12:01 PM
Hi Callie, As far as I know, there are no standard flatware patterns incorporating frogs. That said, I have seen some souvenir spoons with nice frogs. I also recall a silverplate toothpick holder with a frog holding an umbrella. Some of the fancy aesthetic and and naturalist flatware of the 1870-1890 period also incorporate frogs, but they tend to be very rare and pricey. I do know of a pewter artist who makes flatware with handles molded on asparagus and other items. You might have luck with a praticing craftsman like him who would be willing to make something for you. Frogs are popular with a lot of craftspeople. Brent IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 03-01-2002 02:20 PM
Callie--At Auction, I have seen a few examples of some kind of server that has a little applied frog in the bowl. It might have been a bon bon spoon or something, I can't really remember. I do remember the applied frog though. Besides the frog, the piece was fairly un-innovative and not by one of the top makers. It dated to the 1890s or so. The Gorham Hizen berry spoon also has a frog in the bowl sometimes. This piece is expensive. Perhaps some Scandinavian youth flatware from around mid-century could have frogs. I have often seen Danish or Norwegian youth silver with interesting animals. The souvenir spoons usually depict a frog with an umbrella. Other than that and what Brent mentioned, I don't have any ideas. IP: Logged |
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t-man-nc Posts: 327 |
posted 03-02-2002 07:22 AM
I've seen a couple of advertizing spoons with frogs... Thats all I can add... IP: Logged |
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t-man-nc Posts: 327 |
posted 03-02-2002 07:58 AM
Just saw what I would call the best frog I have ever seen..... Sterling Silver GORHAM best aesthetic 1880 ! Item # 1518043891 ... not a spoon but worth a look...! IP: Logged |
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