I found this little tidbit while searching for info on my pattern. I have copied an excerpt from the linked article. I found it fascinating to learn why the knives and forks were named "grille". In researching other patterns I've collected, I kept finding them called "grill". Now THAT's confusing! The New Style So what of longer handled knifes with shorter blades and longer handled forks with shorter tines? This Style was developed over 70 years ago in 1930 and variously called Viande, Grille, and Vogue, which called for the handle to be longer than the blade to fit more comfortably in the hands of sophisticated tastes. Long-handled flatware also reappeared in Europe in the 1960s. International's "Viande" and Oneida's "Grille" The International Silver Company quickly acquired the rights to the style and its subsidiary 1847 Rogers Brothers called the new style "Viande." It was touted in contemporary advertising copy as the last word in smartness and chic." The word "Viande" was trademarked, and the Viande knife was patented. Other subsidiaries of International Silver followed suit. In addition, Oneida Silversmiths picked up the concept, calling the new style "Grille," and offered pieces under various labels in many silver-plated patterns. It's Just a Style As applied to flatware, the origins of the names "Viande" and "Grille," are unknown. Viande in French means "meat." "Grille" is a variation of the French term for cooked on a grill, or broiled. But neither word has any direct relevancy to the flatware design concept to which it was applied. It is believed that they were appropriated just because they sounded sophisticated and catchy. But whatever you call it, and how often it is misidentified or not identified at all, when you see a Listing that features a long-handled fork or long-handled knife know that if it was made by International Silver Co. and its subdivisions, it should correctly be identified as Viande. If it was made by Oneida Silversmiths and its subdivisions, it should be correctly identified as Grille. Even I will, most likely, continue to identify this "new" style as Grille/Viande to cover them both. Gorham's "Vogue" You don't see the word "Vogue" as much in terms of flatware, but worth mentioning here is that The Gorham Manufacturing Company was not to be left out in implementing the new style. Through its subsidiary the Alvin Corporation, the style was marketed as the "Vogue" and offered in several patterns. Alvin probably chose "Vogue" to convey the idea that the flatware patterns with the new design concept were fashionable and desirable. I have yet to see flatware by Gorham and its subdivisions being called Vogue. But just in case you see it, you will know what it is. Here is a link that might be useful: Ebay Guide

Thanks so much all of you for the nice comments! This was quite fun and I'm amazed how quickly I got it done. Syble, I really never thot I'd collect pink or red transferware cause I've always been a "blue" gal. But when I saw the first set I was smitten. Didn't buy it but kept thinking and talking about it so DH said "get it!". I'm of that age where we all got bone china teacups as gifts so I have lots as well as some from DH's Gran and my DM. Also a couple of tea sets that are all packed away. Too many dishes but I'm determined to unpack and use or display. Haven't decided yet on the color for the fruit except probably something metallic - any suggestions? Karen, this forum has become one of the first I check altho I'm trying to limit my time online as I get nothing done IRL. Too much fun here! hi2all, I guess there's a reason that hutch didn't sell altho I didn't try very hard, just put an ad up for awhile. I have another also in the garage that I may move to the den so I can reveal even more dishes. Jane, I am thinking about doing tablescapes. I know I can throw something together but also know it will take awhile to get it right. Probably another "hobby" coming here but I'm not sure I'm ready yet to even try a full table. Luvs, the buffet and hutch is not a good piece of furniture, just something oldish I bot at a YS and painted black/brown. My house is full of junk and I'm gradually upgrading. We had two houses for a few years when I worked away from home so we have a surplus of stuff. Punk, I always liked pink but thot it wouldn't fit with my decor. Now that I've reduced the cobalt blue and neutralized a bit it works and I'm loving it.

You all are INCREDIBLY kind! I wish you could have seen this house when I bought it in 1986. It looked like a little red school house with white trim and black shutters. The back yard was a ravine with dying trees in it, and the shed was next to the house where the garage is now. There were no gardens...I was younger then and dove in and worked hard as I LOVED the house from the moment I saw it, with the blazing wood stove in the kitchen,(now in the cellar) which had dark home made cabinets and 24" of counter space, and a vinyl 'brick' floor. Oldhouse - It makes me think of your journey that you are on with your house now, although mine only dates to 1937. I have touched every square inch of this place and added some square feet! It'll be 25 years that I have had it this December, and I love it even more today, as it's perfect for me and my doggie kids. I have truly enjoyed working in the house and yard all of those years. It sure doesn't happen over night. So anyone who thinks that it's nice; I am very grateful that my love for my home shows. It's been a long time coming. My taste has been 'honed' over the years, from the blue and pink of the 80's, to what it is today, thank goodness! And, I know that I talk about eBay and Craigslist often, but they have helped me immensely with wonderful unique items. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS ABOUT MY HOME!

I have a bed by Baker furniture..Barbara Barry for Baker furniture to be exact. this one, I bought new, it was a floor model, so one third of the price. It's amazing. The mover guy who put it apart and then back together, asked me what is that bed..he told me that of all the beds he ever moved, this one is the best made, with such smart details and construction he never yet saw before. It was interesting to hear about the quality from the totally different point of view..the technical one. Anglophilia, I've been to Paris twice, and I never heard about the museum until the last week when I stumbled upon the article. I hope to go there if I'm ever lucky to be to Paris again. My DD gave me a book as a gift, several years ago-a guide to Paris for art and design lovers, with all the places you might miss otherwise if you don't know about them. I've read it-but of course I didn't remember specific places, hoping that I'll reference it again if I'm to make it one day. DD dreams to go with me..she doesn't know to what an awful extent I forgot all my French..:)