Whiting Manufacturing Company
Ice Cream Server

RetailerAmerican, 1855–1923
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ice Cream Server
Datec. 1880
Retailed inGalveston, Texas, United States
Probable placeNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions10 15/16 × 2 13/16 × 1 3/8 in. (27.8 × 7.1 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Spencer Marks, Ltd. in memory of Dale E. Bennett
Object numberB.2020.3
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionGerman immigrant Michael W. Shaw retailed and marked this ice cream server. He established the first jewelry story in Texas when he founded his firm in Galveston, which he claimed to have done in 1845. It is unclear at this time whether Shaw, who seems to have specialized in jewelry and watches, ever manufactured silver.
ProvenanceDale E. Bennett, Dallas; [unknown auction]; [Spencer Marks, Southampton, Massachusetts]; given to MFAH, 2020.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
The handle engraved with a monogram: CBS.
On square section of handle, incuse: GALVESTON / M. W. SHAW
On reverse of handle near blade, incuse: 158 / STERLING.

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