Wood & Hughes
Serving Spoon

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Maker Wood & HughesAmerican, active 1845–1899

CultureAmerican

Titles

Serving Spoon

Datec. 1860

Made inNew York, New York, United States

MediumSilver and silver gilding

Dimensions10 3/16 × 2 1/16 in. (25.9 × 5.2 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry

Object numberB.97.39

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionAt one time, the New York firm of Wood & Hughes was one of the largest manufacturers of silverware in the United States, selling their goods though many retailers throughout the country. During the 1860s and 1870s, flatware with classical portrait medallions stamped onto the handles was quite popular, with many manufacturers producing variations on the theme.
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscribed on back of medallion: M.P.

Stamped on back of handle: W H and W. W. M GREW [very worn]

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