Maker Mark worn off of cake server

[Lisashere]

I have this cake server and the stamp on the handle is so worn off I can't figure out the maker. Ultimately I'm trying to figure out what pattern this is.

Here is the cake server:


Here is the stamp on the handle that is worn off:


Finally, here is the stamp on the blade. There are no other markings I can find. Also, the blade is only stamped with this "LaTema" does that mean the blade is NOT sterling silver?


Thanks, Lisa

[dragonflywink]

It's a pie server in the 'Lady Baltimore' pattern by Whiting Mfg., introduced in 1910. Hollow handle pieces like this typically do not have sterling blades, 'LaTema Metal' was a white metal that didn't tarnish like the silverplate blades, wasn't used much past the 1920s when stainless steel blades became so widely available.

Whiting Marks

~Cheryl

[dognose]

Hi Lisa,

Here's a Gorham ad. that makes mention of LaTema:



The Gorham Co. - New York - 1917

Trev.

[Lisashere]

Thank you so much!!! Much appreciated!
~Lisa