Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Olive Spoon
Datec. 1870–1875
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver with silver gilding
Dimensions11 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (29.8 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.37
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved monogram on the olive: F.J.
Stamped underside of stem: [Lion, Anchor, the letter G] / Sterling / 267
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1860–1875
Silver and silver gilding
B.97.7.1-.4