James Conning
Salad Server

MakerAmerican, 1813–1872
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Salad Server
Datec. 1842–1872
Made inMobile, Alabama, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions9 7/8 × 1 3/4 × 3 7/8 in. (25.1 × 4.4 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Emrich
Object numberB.99.10
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe silver salad tongs bear the mark of the Mobile silversmith and retailer, James Conning. After completing his apprenticeship in his native New York, Conning relocated to Mobile, Alabama, where he established a successful business and spent the remainder of his career.
ProvenanceMrs. Mary Louise Emirch, Houston; given to MFAH, 1999.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed monogram: T [or F ?]
Stamped on inside of spoon handle: J.CONNING; MOBILE

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