posted 01-26-2005 04:20 PM            

A dealer we have known for a few years brought to one of the Miami shows some of her wedding silver for us to see. She says that her neighbor, who was a silversmith, worked for a period for La Paglia. He made the following items in his basement shop. She says his name is Frank Meyers. I believe she said it was in either South or West Orange, New Jersey.

Can anyone shed any more light on this?

posted 01-26-2005 08:28 PM            

Thanks for sharing the information!

posted 02-20-2005 09:39 AM            

Thanks for the heads up about Walter. Initially, our friend had some trouble remembering Meyer's first name so I sent off an e-mail to ask if Frank had any relatives named Walter?. Her reply:

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THAT IS THE NAME WALTER MEYER. Now I remember. .....Walter it is.

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posted 02-27-2005 05:36 PM            

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Hello,

Thank you for you interest. Here is a little background on Walter J. Myer.

Born in 1912, Myer was in a group of accomplished American artisans who were contracted by Frederick Lanning to produce wares in the "Jensen Style" for sale in the New York market.

Through the 1940's this group produced both original and decorative designs in the "Jensen Style". Standards for the composition and quality remained high. But a legal action from George Jensen , Denmark ended the sale of theses Jensen Style pieces in the early 1950's, and the contracts of the artists cancelled. Some went on to design for other firms, but Myers went into business for himself creating pieces that were Jensen inspired with his own twist.

We believe this piece dates from the late 1950's.

I've attached photos of the mark. It is also stamped sterling three times.

Let me know if you have any questions,

Todd Wallace

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