Spring Bouquet is from 1954. I haven't had this pattern for a very long time This pattern is hard to find even though it's not very old. By the looks of the frilly box with the plastic bouquet inside it I'd say this pattern was intended as a gift for spring weddings. This is one of the few silverware patterns with the Design all the way around. With it's deep contrasted patina and scalloped border Spring Bouquet is hard to beat!
This silverware bell is 1.17 inches tall, .78 inches wide and .45 inches thick.
The finding for the bail is wrapped around itself inside and outside the bell with solid sterling wire so that it's super sturdy. The clapper for the bell is the end of a fork tine suspended from chain. I have smooth finished the edges at the bottom of the bell with a very tiny grinding wheel to insure that there are no sharp edges and that this piece is a good representation of quality workmanship.
