Küchler & Himmel
Goblet

MakerNew Orleans, active 1852–1853
RetailerAmerican, active 1829–1861
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Goblet
Datec. 1852–1853
Made inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions5 3/4 × 3 1/4 in. diameter (14.6 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of David B. Warren in memory of Michael K. Brown, Curator, The Bayou Bend Collection
Object numberB.2014.11
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Description

In 1852, Christopf Küchler and Adolphe Himmel, two German immigrants who settled in New Orleans, established a partnership to produce silverware. According to the city directories, their business ended in 1853. Although their partnership was short lived, both worked in New Orleans for many years. Himmel’s name continues to appear in the city directories until 1875 and was always listed as a silversmith or silver manufacturer. Küchler worked by himself and with various partners, again according to the directories, until 1871.

This goblet, with repoussé work and fashioned in the rococo revival style, was made during this brief period and retailed by the well-known firm of Hyde and Goodrich, also of New Orleans. Presentation pieces were a popular form in the 1840s and 1850s, and this example was given to a G. W. Lester identified by the engraved inscription.


ProvenanceMrs. James Walker Cain (Lella Dixon Cain, 1919–2012), Houston; given to David B. Warren, Houston, 1968; given to MFAH, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on front: Presented / to / G. W. Lester Esqr. / by / A few of his Southern friends / N. Orleans, June 1853
Marked on bottom: HYDE & GOODRICH / K&H [upside-down] / NEW ORLEANS LA

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

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Goblet
Küchler & Himmel
c. 1852–1853
Silver
B.70.50
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Silver
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c. 1858–1861
Silver
B.97.50
same image for three of the six spoons in this set.  Not clear which actual object is pictured.
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1860
Silver
B.69.400.2
same image for three of the six spoons in this set.  Not clear which actual object is pictured.
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1860
Silver
B.69.400.3
Tablespoon
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1860
Silver
B.69.400.1
Serving Spoon
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1870
Silver
B.81.13.1
Serving Spoon
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1870
Silver
B.81.13.2
same image for all spoons in set.  Not clear which actual object is pictured.
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1854–1875
Silver
B.88.15.1
Tablespoon
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1854–1875
Silver
B.88.15.2
Tablespoon
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1854–1875
Silver
B.88.15.3
Cropped from post-treatment Conservation photo
Adolphe Himmel
c. 1855
Silver
94.876