L. R. Broomall
Ladle

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Maker L. R. BroomallAmerican, c. 1823–1892

CultureAmerican

Titles

Ladle

Datec. 1846–1861

Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions9 7/16 × 3 × 1 1/2 in. (24 × 7.6 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.14

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionFrom 1846 to 1861, silversmith Lewis R. Broomall used the stamp “PURE AS COIN” on his wares, indicating the purity of the metal. During this time, many American silversmiths had not yet adopted the sterling standard for silver (925 parts pure silver per 1,000 parts of alloy), and instead used the standard of silver coins, which was usually approximately 90 percent pure silver.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved on handle: "Hancock"

Stamped underside of handle: "L.R. Broomall Pure As Coin"

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