Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953)

Meriden, CT
Noted designer and silversmith, he set up his shop with the assistance of International Silver in 1952.  Upon La Paglia’s sudden death in 1953, his widow continued the shop for a short while, eventually moving it to International’s facilities.  Much of the shop’s wares were purchased by Georg Jensen, and the Jensen name was added to these items.