Lafayette by Towle

Towle introduced their Lafayette pattern in 1905. It joins the list of patterns baring the Lafayette named put out by many other companies, Baker Manchester (1898, Holmes and Edwards (1908), and Mount Vernon. Unlike the other Lafayette patterns which are fairly ornate, Baker Manchester's in very plain. It reminds me of a Colonial style pattern.


Ice Cream Fork (5 3/8 inches)





One Tine Butter Pick (5 3/8 inches)





Large Asparagus Serving Fork (10 3/4 inches)

Van Buren by Baker-Manchester

In 1916 Baker Manchester introduced their Van Buren Pattern. It is a simple pattern with a double edge design and a petite design on the tip of the terminal.



Small Nut Serving Spoon (6 3/8 inches)


Cream Ladle (6 1/2 inches)



Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)