John R. Wendt
Serving Fork

DesignerAmerican, born Germany, 1826–1907
RetailerAmerican, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Serving Fork
  • from the "Medallion" pattern
Datec. 1862
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 × 1 5/8 in. (33.7 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1279.1
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside: "Ball Black & Co. / 325 / Patent"

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