William Bogert
Set of Child’s Flatware (Knife, Fork, and Spoon)

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Maker William Bogert (American, 1811–1881)American, 1811–1881

Retailer Ball, Black & Co. (American, active 1852–1874)American, active 1852–1874

CultureAmerican

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Set of Child’s Flatware (Knife, Fork, and Spoon)

Datec. 1865–1874

Made inNew York, New York, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions(Knife): 3/4 × 8 in. (1.9 × 20.3 cm)
(Fork): 1 × 6 7/8 in. (2.5 × 17.5 cm)
(Spoon): 7 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (18.1 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in honor of David B. Warren

Object numberB.2003.14.1-.3

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionSilversmith William Bogert probably began his career in Albany, New York, in the late 1830s and ‘40s. He worked for a time in New York City with William Forbes before entering another partnership in Newburgh, New York. While in Newburgh, he began producing silver for Ball, Black, and Company. Returning to New York City in 1866, Bogert’s output was soon sold exclusively through Tiffany and Company. Much, like this child’s set, was in a figural style.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

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Marked on the back on the knife: BALL BLACK & CO. / 335
Marked on the back of the fork's handle: B.B. & CO.
Marked on the back of the spoon's bowl: B.B. & CO.

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