James Conning
Salad Server

MakerAmerican, 1813–1872
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Salad Server
Datec. 1842–1872
Made inMobile, Alabama, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions9 7/8 × 1 3/4 × 3 7/8 in. (25.1 × 4.4 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Emrich
Object numberB.99.10
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMrs. Mary Louise Emirch, Houston; given to MFAH, 1999.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed monogram: T [or F ?]
Stamped on inside of spoon handle: J.CONNING; MOBILE

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