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)
(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
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
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
Stamped on the underside of .B: [Lion, Anchor, the letter "G" in gothic script] / Pat 1864 / Sterling
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1860–1875
Silver and silver gilding
B.97.7.1-.4