George W. Stewart
Pair of Saltcellars

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Maker George W. Stewart (American, c. 1820–c. 1875)American, c. 1820–c. 1875

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pair of Saltcellars

Datec. 1843–1850

Made inLexington, Kentucky, United States

MediumSilver and silver gilding

Dimensions4 1/4 × 4 × 2 3/4 in. (10.8 × 10.2 × 7 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Scurlock Foundation in memory of Laura Lee Blanton at "One Great Night in November, 2011"

Object numberB.2012.1.1,.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThe dolphin motif originated in antiquity and was revived in 18th-century England as the classical aesthetic became pervasive throughout the arts. Here the motif is appropriated for a pair of silver saltcellars marked by the Kentucky silversmith George W. Stewart.
ProvenanceBarry T. Walker, Houston, by descent (stepfather); through Phyllis Tucker Antiques, Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.

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