Lyon pattern
The Lyon pattern was initially developed in Lyon, France, during the 16th century. As Lyon was a trading hub, cross-cultural exchange and spread of the designs to Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland naturally occurred. The designs spread abroad, undergoing local adaptations, and survived even after they became obsolete in France.
62: French regional patterns: the queens and jacks
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by Ken Lodge
Continuing our look at the figures from the regional patterns of France.
Lyon pattern made in Italy by Pietro de Santi
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by Simon Wintle
The Lyon pattern was initially developed in France during the 16th century. As Lyon was a trading hub, cross-cultural exchange between Italy and France naturally occurred.
Lyon Pattern type iii
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by Simon Wintle
This pattern was used in various parts of eastern France but was ultimately replaced by the official ‘Paris’ pattern in c.1780.
Vienna (ex-Lyon) pattern
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by Matt Probert
‘Vienna pattern’ derived from archaic Lyon pattern by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne A.G., c.1926-1934.