Designer
Peter Behrens (German, 1868–1940)German, 1868–1940
ManufacturerManufactured by
M. J. Ruckert (German, established 1838)German, established 1838
CultureGerman
Titles
- Spoon and Fork, Model No. 4800
Datec. 1901
Made inDarmstadt, Germany
MediumSilver
Dimensions.1, Spoon: 1 5/8 × 8 1/2 in. (4.1 × 21.6 cm)
.2, Fork: 1 × 8 5/8 in. (2.5 × 21.9 cm)
.2, Fork: 1 × 8 5/8 in. (2.5 × 21.9 cm)
Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh
Object number2014.44.1,.2
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Ein Dokument Deutscher Kunst," Mathildenhohe, Darmstadt, Germany, 1901.
“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
“Recent Accessions in Design,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 18–August 10, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved into the back of the handle: monogram "AH"
Engraved into the back of the handle: 2 small squares possibly containing "R" and "800" with moon and crown design
Engraved into the back of the handle: 2 small squares possibly containing "R" and "800" with moon and crown design
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Charles T. Grosjean
Designed 1884, made 1885–91
Sterling silver and gilt
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1880–1890
Sterling silver, gilt, and enamel
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