James Conning
Salad Server

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Maker James Conning (American, 1813–1872)American, 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

METALWORK

DescriptionThe silver salad tongs bear the mark of the Mobile silversmith and retailer, James Conning. After completing his apprenticeship in his native New York, Conning relocated to Mobile, Alabama, where he established a successful business and spent the remainder of his career.
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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