Synthetic and structural studies on the silver derivatives [Ag(1)]X (X = CF3SO3 (2) or PF6 (3) wherein 1 = 1,10-bis[4-(dodecyloxy)benzoyl]-1,10-diaza-4,7,13,16-tetrathiacyclooctadecane) are reported. The complexes were found to display thermotropic and lyotropic mesomorphism. The mesomorphism of 2 and 3, investigated by optical, calorimetric, and diffractometric techniques, is discussed on the basis of a bilayered organization of the U-shaped cations. Crystal data for 3: P1, a = 9.278(2) Angstrom, b = 11.527(3) Angstrom, c = 27.588(7) Angstrom, alpha = 100.66(2)degrees, beta = 90.20(2)degrees, gamma = 92.99(2)degrees, V = 2896(1) Angstrom(3), Z = 2. Final R and R(W) = 0.062 and 0.059, respectively.