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ranger1202 Posts: 24 Registered: Jan 2018	posted 01-19-2018 10:28 PM [26-2696] What is this piece called? What was it used for? approx. 11" IP: Logged
Kimo Posts: 1627 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 01-20-2018 01:27 AM It is a fish server used for serving fish, though of course one can always use flatware for whatever one wishes these days. IP: Logged
ranger1202 Posts: 24 Registered: Jan 2018	posted 01-20-2018 09:11 AM Thanks Kimo! I thought it might be but the straight handle threw me off. Any idea what the pattern is? It looks like "flora" but a little different. IP: Logged
Kimo Posts: 1627 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 01-20-2018 02:29 PM Yes, it is Schiebler's "Flora" pattern that was first introduced in 1887 and expanded in subsequent years. This pattern has slightly different floral arrangements/patterns for the different categories of flatware. The one on your fish server is the one that you can also find on some knives in this pattern and represents clamatis flowers. Some forks, for example, have Easter lilies, and so on. I think that it is a very beautiful pattern especially since there is a variety of different floral designs within the pattern. By the way, another name for your server a "fish slice". [This message has been edited by Kimo (edited 01-20-2018).] IP: Logged
ranger1202 Posts: 24 Registered: Jan 2018	posted 01-20-2018 03:33 PM quote: Originally posted by Kimo: Yes, it is Schiebler's "Flora" pattern that was first introduced in 1887 and expanded in subsequent years. This pattern has slightly different floral arrangements/patterns for the different categories of flatware. The one on your fish server is the one that you can also find on some knives in this pattern and represents clamatis flowers. Some forks, for example, have Easter lilies, and so on. I think that it is a very beautiful pattern especially since there is a variety of different floral designs within the pattern. By the way, another name for your server a "fish slice". [This message has been edited by Kimo (edited 01-20-2018).] Thanks again!! IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 01-22-2018 07:57 PM A fish server and not an ice-cream slice? IP: Logged
park1226 Posts: 102 Registered: Jun 2005	posted 01-22-2018 11:33 PM There is an extensive number of postings and description of the Flora pattern that was posted to the SMP Forum in 2008. The motif on your slice is #14 Clemantis. This is the link showing all the motifs. Shiebler's Floral Flatware, Part 1: Flora - post 1 of 7 Without an old catalog it is hard to determine the intended function of a piece. I am inclined to agree with Polly that this may actually be an ice cream knife or a cake knife. IP: Logged
ranger1202 Posts: 24 Registered: Jan 2018	posted 01-23-2018 06:57 AM Great read! Thanks for the link. IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 01-23-2018 11:58 AM My first thought was an ice cream knife. Sweet piece! IP: Logged

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