A F Towle Sterling or Towle Silversmiths & Pattern

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In 2007 I was fortunate to acquire this lovely set at a local estate sale in Walla Walla, Washington. The gentleman was liquidating his Great Aunt's estate. I purchased all of her souvenir spoons and several other beautiful sterling flatware. I have been able to identify and date all of the items except this boxed set.
There is a missing piece, or two, as you can see, perhaps a knife and fork or a pair of tongs. I want to find them so as to complete the set. Unfortunately, I have been unable to identify the pattern. I am also unsure as to whether the mark is for Towle Silversmiths or for A F Towle. The marks are so similar!! I am also puzzled as to the meaning of the "G" mark after the "sterling". All of the pieces dated to the late 1800's to the early 1900's, and so does the Jeweler (Z K Straight) whose name is on the inside of the plush box. Any help identifying the mark and/or the pattern would be much appreciated.



I have been trying to find the missing piece or pieces for 5 years now and without knowing the name of the pattern I fear it may be a lost cause.

[JLDoggett]

The "G" is usually for gilt, as the bowls appear to be. It is a Towle silversmiths set, the pattern name escapes me. I am thinking it is an iced cream set missing its knife and server.

[silverly]

I don't think it helps much with your questions, but Zebulon Kenyon Straight was a jeweler in Walla Walla from 1870 to 1907.