Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Layfayette

The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?

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Friday, October 14, 2016

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)

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Sandwich Fork

Another serving piece, the Sandwich Fork is self explanatory.

John Hancock by Lunt (7 inches)

Mary Chilton by Towle (7 1/4 inches)

King Edward by Gorham

Lafayette by Towle

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Oyster Forks (Part 5)

One of the neat smaller place forks in any pattern. The Oyster Fork (not ot be confused with the cocktail fork) in each pattern tends to be a little unique. I have posted on these several times before because they are so plentiful and so interesting.

Repousse by Kirk Stieff

Lafayette by Towle

Bridal Rose by Alvin

Imperial Queen by Whiting

Friday, March 30, 2012

Bon Bon Spoons - Solid (Part 3)

Always a beautiful piece, the Solid Bon Bon Spoon is a small but important part of every Victorian set. I have posted on this piece several times before.

Layfayette by Baker Manchester (5 1/2 inches)
Bon Bon Spoon Solid