danemodsandy
Well-known member
Hmm....
Rolls_Rapide:
Oneida sold their cutlery both loose and in sets. You're quite right about Woolworth's, they sold the cheaper ranges loose at 5 cents (later 10 cents) per piece. "Oceanic" was the pattern most often sold this way, on both sides of the pond.
Karmann:
I envy you that "Connaught"! The shipping alone on a set coming from the U.K. is about twice what you paid. You did very well. If you ever get a chance to post pics, I'd love to see them. There are three major variations on "Connaught" over the years. The photo I posted earlier in this thread shows the last one, with the double handle. Before that, "Connaught" had a single handle in this same shape, and the first version had a single handle without the sharp angle in it. All are collectible. "Connaught" (designed by Leslie Wiggin) was available in a range of sizes, and in a polished or brushed finish. It was the biggest seller Old Hall ever had, even after Robert Welch was hired as designer and began winning award after award for his work.
conate:
That's the lemon fork pattern I'm trying to avoid, the one with three splayed tines is the one I'm looking for. That looks almost like an escargot (snail) fork. I do appreciate your finding it - I hadn't seen that eBay auction.
Rolls_Rapide:
Oneida sold their cutlery both loose and in sets. You're quite right about Woolworth's, they sold the cheaper ranges loose at 5 cents (later 10 cents) per piece. "Oceanic" was the pattern most often sold this way, on both sides of the pond.
Karmann:
I envy you that "Connaught"! The shipping alone on a set coming from the U.K. is about twice what you paid. You did very well. If you ever get a chance to post pics, I'd love to see them. There are three major variations on "Connaught" over the years. The photo I posted earlier in this thread shows the last one, with the double handle. Before that, "Connaught" had a single handle in this same shape, and the first version had a single handle without the sharp angle in it. All are collectible. "Connaught" (designed by Leslie Wiggin) was available in a range of sizes, and in a polished or brushed finish. It was the biggest seller Old Hall ever had, even after Robert Welch was hired as designer and began winning award after award for his work.
conate:
That's the lemon fork pattern I'm trying to avoid, the one with three splayed tines is the one I'm looking for. That looks almost like an escargot (snail) fork. I do appreciate your finding it - I hadn't seen that eBay auction.
