DesignerAttributed to
George Wilkinson (American, born England, 1819–1894)American, born England, 1819–1894
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Sardine Fork
- from the “Silence” pattern
Datec. 1866
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions5/8 × 1 1/4 × 7 1/16 in. (1.6 × 3.2 × 17.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Dr. William P. Hood, Jr.
Object numberB.2002.34
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceDr. William P. Hood, Jr., Houston; given to MFAH, 2002.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[None]
Three standard Gorham marks and "STERLING" on the handle.
Gothic monogram on back of fork: "H G" (?)
Gothic monogram on back of fork: "H G" (?)
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