Maker
George B. Sharp (American, born Ireland, 1819–1904)American, born Ireland, 1819–1904
Retailer
Browne & Spaulding(American, c. 1865–1870)American, c. 1865–1870
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Asparagus Server
- from the "Gothic Dome" pattern
Datec. 1866–1869
Retailed inNew York, New York, United States
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumSilver with gilding
DimensionsOverall: 11 7/16 × 2 15/16 × 2 3/8 in. (29 × 7.5 × 6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Phyllis Tucker in memory of Wilson Bridges Grounds
Object numberB.2020.6
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Spencer Marks, Ltd., Southampton, Massachusetts]; purchased by Phyllis Tucker, Houston, 2020; given to MFAH, 2020.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Marked on underside of bowl: S [within an oval flanked by lions passant ] / PATENT 1866 [incuse]; [retailer’s mark for Browne and Spaulding]
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George Washington
c. 1812–1825
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.69.529.1,.2