Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Olive Spoon
Datec. 1868–1876
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver and silver gilding
Dimensions3/4 × 1 1/4 × 12 1/8 in. (1.9 × 3.2 × 30.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry
Object numberB.2012.43
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
With a shell-shaped bowl and connected by a dolphin decorating its handle, the spoon’s opposite end features a spear tip.
Olives appeared more frequently on American tables during the late 19th century as production in California expanded.
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Back side: for Gorham (pictograms?), Sterling, 61
Front side: cursive "L"
Front side: cursive "L"
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1860–1875
Silver and silver gilding
B.97.7.1-.4
