Adolphe Himmel
Serving Spoon

MakerAmerican, 1826–1877
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Serving Spoon
Datec. 1870
Made inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Audrey Jones Beck
Object numberB.81.13.1
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionGerman-born silversmith left his homeland, fleeing political unrest. He was first listed in New Orleans city directories in 1852. He entered a short-lived partnership with another German immigrant, Christoph Christian Küchler. They established a relationship with New Orleans retailer Hyde and Goodrich that Himmel continued after the partnership’s dissolution.
ProvenanceAudrey Jones Beck (1924–2003), Houston; given to MFAH, 1981.
Exhibition HistoryLoaned to the Houston Endowment, Inc. for the permanent exhibit on Jesse H. Jones (but never displayed), from February 1, 1994–June 24, 2003 (see YL.2003-15 or previous number LN:93.29).
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved: MP
Mark of Adolphe Himmel [Mackie, Bacot, and Mackie 1980, p. 126, top mark]

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