Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
Retailer
Schulz and Fischer(San Francisco, 1868–1887)San Francisco, 1868–1887
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Vase (one of a pair)
Datec. 1867–1890
Retailed inSan Francisco, California, United States
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions8 3/16 × 4 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (20.8 × 10.5 × 7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.18.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
William Schulz and Emil Fischer, who retailed these vases made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, established their firm in San Francisco in 1867 and were soon rivaling the best silversmiths in the city. They had the distinction of making the golden spikes that marked the ceremonial completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Monogrammed on front: LES
Stamped on bottom: S F. CAL. / [circular mark with a figure and an animal] / COIN
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