William Bogert
Set of Child’s Flatware (Knife, Fork, and Spoon)

MakerAmerican, 1811–1881
RetailerAmerican, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Set of Child’s Flatware (Knife, Fork, and Spoon)
Datec. 1865–1874
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions(Knife): 3/4 × 8 in. (1.9 × 20.3 cm)
(Fork): 1 × 6 7/8 in. (2.5 × 17.5 cm)
(Spoon): 7 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (18.1 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in honor of David B. Warren
Object numberB.2003.14.1-.3
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionSilversmith William Bogert probably began his career in Albany, New York, in the late 1830s and ‘40s. He worked for a time in New York City with William Forbes before entering another partnership in Newburgh, New York. While in Newburgh, he began producing silver for Ball, Black, and Company. Returning to New York City in 1866, Bogert’s output was soon sold exclusively through Tiffany and Company. Much, like this child’s set, was in a figural style.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Marked on the back on the knife: BALL BLACK & CO. / 335
Marked on the back of the fork's handle: B.B. & CO.
Marked on the back of the spoon's bowl: B.B. & CO.

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