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Crumber

Crumber

Public Domain

Crumber
MakerAmerican, 1858–1908
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Crumber
Datec. 1870–1885
Made inSan Francisco, California, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions13 5/8 × 3 1/8 in. (34.5 × 8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.25
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPhiladelphia-born William Vanderslice came to California in 1857 and established a firm that gained a reputation for making some of the finest silver in the western United States. The form of this crumber is similar to that of medallion pattern flatware that was widely popular in about 1870, but instead of the usual profile portrait at the handle terminal, this example features the head of a pig.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved in monogram on underside of handle: "CH"
Stamped underside of handle: "Vanderslice & Co. S.F. Cal."

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