Maker
William Bogert (American, 1811–1881)American, 1811–1881
Retailer
Ball, Black & Co.(American, active 1852–1874)American, 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)
(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
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
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.
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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Joseph Loring
c. 1796
Silver
B.2006.27.1-.70