Samuel Bell
Teaspoon

Teaspoon

Public Domain

Teaspoon
MakerAmerican, 1798–1882
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Teaspoon
Datec. 1835–1855
Made inSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Made inKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions1/2 × 7/8 × 5 in. (1.3 × 2.2 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of David B. Warren and Janie C. Lee in honor of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2013.11
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPennsylvania-born silversmith Samuel Bell worked in Knoxville, Tennessee, before relocating to San Antonio, Texas, in 1851. The firm that he established there with his sons remained in family control into the 1890s and continued in business until 1961.
ProvenancePillsbury-Michel Fine Antique and Estate Silver, Houston; purchased by David B. Warren and Janie C. Lee; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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Stamped on back of handle: S.BELL

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