L. R. Broomall
Ladle

MakerAmerican, c. 1823–1892
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ladle
Datec. 1846–1861
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions9 7/16 × 3 × 1 1/2 in. (24 × 7.6 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.14
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionFrom 1846 to 1861, silversmith Lewis R. Broomall used the stamp “PURE AS COIN” on his wares, indicating the purity of the metal. During this time, many American silversmiths had not yet adopted the sterling standard for silver (925 parts pure silver per 1,000 parts of alloy), and instead used the standard of silver coins, which was usually approximately 90 percent pure silver.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on handle: "Hancock"
Stamped underside of handle: "L.R. Broomall Pure As Coin"

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