Lafayette 42pc Service for 8
Lafayette Stainless Flatware by Ginkgo
What is .925 Sterling Silver?
The Short Answer:
Sterling silver consists of at least 92.5 percent silver and 7.5% percent of other metals like copper, nickel, or both. The reason for this is Pure Silver or Fine Silver, is very soft and very malleable making it easy to damage or bend. Other metal alloys like copper or nickel are added to the silver to make a more durable piece.
All items sold by Silver Superstore as “Sterling Silver” contain at least 92.5% percent Silver and are stamped with either “.925”, “Sterling Silver”, or both.
Sterling 365 Flatware Chest
What does " w/stamp " mean?
As of April 2022, Fortessa is no longer stamping their logo in their flatware pieces. We do have some stock left of the stamped versions. If you are looking to match your older, stamped, pieces you will want to select the pieces denoted with “w/stamp”.
Notice for California Residents
PROP 65 WARNING
Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead – a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Proposition 65, which became law in the State of California 1992, instituted standards that are more stringent than the Federal Drug Administration standards for lead ingestion.
Any questions about this warning may be sent to mail@silversuperstore.com, or by calling toll-free, 1-800-426-3057.
Notice for California Residents
PROP 65 WARNING
The particular pattern of dishes used here will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Proposition 65, which became law in the State of California 1992, instituted standards that are more stringent than the Federal Drug Administration standards for lead ingestion.
Any questions about this warning may be sent to mail@silversuperstore.com, or by calling toll-free, 1-800-426-3057.
Notice for California Residents
PROP 65 WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Thiourea, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Keep away from eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Call physician immediately. If swallowed, give water and call physician. Keep out of reach of children. Use with adequate ventilation.
Any questions about this warning may be sent to mail@silversuperstore.com, or by calling toll-free, 1-800-426-3057.
The Lafayette 42 Piece Service for 8 includes eight of each: salad fork, place fork, place knife, oval soup spoon and teaspoon, along with two serving spoons. In the 15th and 16th century, silver tableware was made from silver coins, since the U.S. didn't have any silver mines at the time. The coins were melted down, shaped, and hammered to their final form (the final product was called "coin silver" and it's still collected today). Lafayette is a beautiful rendition of the hand-hammered flatware of the colonial period. Made in a shiny finish, in a heavy weight, Lafayette is currently the only 'teardrop' handle shape available in the hammered style, which is also featured on the reverse side. Designed by Wes Helmick.
Flatware lengths
Salad Fork: 6 7/8"
Place Fork: 8"
Place Knife: 9 1/2"
Soup Spoon: 7 1/2"
Teaspoon: 6 3/8"
Serving Spoon: 8 1/4"
- 8 Dinner Forks
- 8 Salad Forks
- 8 Dinner Knives
- 8 Oval Soup Spoons
- 8 Teaspoons
- 2 Serving Spoons
