Gorham Manufacturing Company
Pair of Saltcellars and Spoons

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Maker Gorham Manufacturing Company (Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831

Retailer Tiffany & Co. (New York, established 1837)New York, established 1837

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pair of Saltcellars and Spoons

Datec. 1854–1870

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions(Saltcellars): 2 x 3 x 2 1/8 in. (5.1 x 7.6 x 5.5 cm)
(Spoons): 3 5/8 x 7/8 in. (9.1 x 2.3 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.30.1-.4

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionFlatware featuring classical portrait medallions on the handle terminals was popular in the United States during the 1860s. Many manufacturers made variations on this design. Here, in combination with the egg-shaped saltcellars, the set suggests use at the breakfast table.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved on front of .A and on the underside of .B: ACV

Stamped underside of .A: Sterling / [Lion, Anchor, the letter "G" in gothic script]
Stamped on the underside of .B: [Lion, Anchor, the letter "G" in gothic script] / Pat 1864 / Sterling

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