Five-piece place setting, "Design One" pattern Designer: Don Wallance (American, 1909–1990)
Manufacturer: C. Hugo Pott and Company (German, founded 1904)
Retailer: H. E. Lauffer Co. (American, early 1950s–82)

1952

American Decorative Arts

On view, 3rd floor, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Medium

Stainless steel

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley V. Greimann, B.Arch. 1953, M.C.P. 1957

Accession Number

2005.84.1.1-.5

Geography

Manufactured in Solingen, Germany, Designed in United States, Retailed in New York, New York

Culture

German and American

Period

20th century

Classification

Flatware

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Bibliography

  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2005–June 30, 2006," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2006): 209, ill.

Object copyright
Copyright Artist/Estate/Foundation
In Copyright
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Marks

.1 Knife "LAUFFER - STAINLESS" "GERMANY" [perpendicular to previous mark] [spoon, fork and knife crossed], all on stamped on blade\r\n\r\n.2 - .5 [spoon, fork, and knife crossed] "LAUFFER (pellet) STAINLESS (pellet) GERMANY" stamped on underside of handle

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