Welles & Gelston
Teaspoon (one of a pair)

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Maker Welles & Gelston(American, partnership active 1826–1827)American, partnership active 1826–1827

CultureAmerican

Titles

Teaspoon (one of a pair)

Datec. 1826–1827, engraved 1829

Made inBoston, Massachusetts, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions6 × 1 3/16 in. (15.2 × 3 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.21.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis teaspoon, of typical form for its time, bears the added enrichment of a stamped sheaf of wheat on its handle, a symbol of sustenance and bounty.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved on the underside of the handle: "1829".
A monogram is engraved on the topside of the handle: "T"

Stamped underside: "Welles Gelston"

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