Samuel Bell
Teaspoon

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Maker Samuel Bell(American, 1798–1882)American, 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

Exposé

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

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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