Matthew Lafite

Antique silver specialist. English, Irish & Scottish silver from the 17th to 20th century.

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@JeremyLamond @SouthonAuction Well said, Jeremy. 😔

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@baggottsilver A true gentleman and scholar of the antiques trade. Michael taught me so much, and he also tested me - regularly. So many have been enriched by knowing Michael Baggott, watching his antiques programs, and learning from someone who was as passionate as anyone about their craft.

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@Spencelayhscamb @terrierantiques I second DHL.

[The Johnston Collection @TJCMuseum]

Get out your diaries 📅 There’s just under a month left to see SPLENDID at #TJC

Open until 19 March with tours daily from Wednesday – Sunday. Bookings essential

📸Adam Luttick
Object Detail: writing slope, England, c 1837–1901, bequest of C H (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne 2021

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@HHRAuctions @HansonsAuctions @HansonsUK I’d say that was likely made by a chap called Samuel Jacob.

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@SylvieCollett I have also noticed a few auction houses are including the postage charge (for UK mainland) in the catalogue description saying something like, “postage: small parcel £20”.

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@SylvieCollett @terrierantiques @baggottsilver I agree and I also was outbid! 😆

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@HansonsAuctions Get outta here!

[London Assay Office @LondonAssay]

Hallmark size guide:

Both struck and laser hallmarks are available in sizes 0.5mm to 6mm (height). It is worth noting that when struck by a punch, the hallmark will appear very slightly larger.

When ordering a sponsor's punch online, our system guides… https://t.co/ATvs1MUV3N

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@HannahArtefacts Relate 100% !!

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

A lovely Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modelled in the form of a crouching cat. In lovely condition with the original cushion pad. Hallmarked for London, 1901 by Adie and Lovekin. FOR SALE.

See this Instagram post by @lafitefinesilver https://t.co/A3Ylvjy6AT

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

See this Instagram post by @lafitefinesilver https://t.co/6BSx0pNAcL

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

I am now on Instagram... lafitefinesilver

Will post new and interesting pieces - if I can work out how to use it. 🤓

[The Johnston Collection @TJCMuseum]

There's still time to book into tomorrow's lecture at #TJC with #MatthewLafite, 'Silver for Household Luxuries' ✨✨

Book now @ https://t.co/sGRn4EZNN7

📸Adam Luttick

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@antiquestwins One easy trick which would eliminate 1831, is the lack of a duty mark.

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@baggottsilver Beautiful! What a lovely colour. 😍

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@Auctionwint My sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Elaine in 2015-6 and remember fondly the care and attention she paid to me, realising that I was an Aussie who was far from home. 💔 😔

[michael baggott @baggottsilver]

The reason you don’t find the later (1701-1863) York Town mark struck on most flatware or smaller items of silver is a practical one. It’s twice the size of all the other punches.

may be biased but surely the most splendid of all the Assay marks.

#antiques

[Matthew Lafite @MLafite]

@baggottsilver Splendid! Congratulations.