John R. Wendt
Caster Set

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MakerAttributed to John R. Wendt American, born Germany, 1826–1907

CultureAmerican

Titles

Caster Set

Datec. 1862–1871

Made inNew York, New York, United States

MediumSilver and silver gilding

Dimensions7 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 4 1/2 in. (18.7 × 9.5 × 11.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. William S. Kilroy in honor of Michael K. Brown at "One Great Night in November, 1998"

Object numberB.98.21.A-.D

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThe use of portrait medallions on silver flatware became popular in the United States during the 1860s. In 1862, John Wendt was the first to receive a patent for such a design. Here, he used the medallion motif to enliven a caster set.
Provenance[Lauren Stanley Gallery, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 1998.
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