Gorham Manufacturing Company
Ladle

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Maker Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831

CultureAmerican

Titles

Ladle

Datec. 1852–1865

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions13 1/4 × 4 1/8 in. (33.7 × 10.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Tonia and Bob Clark

Object numberB.99.12

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Bayou Bend Dining Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis ladle is a fine example of Gorham Manufacturing Company’s earliest work. The scalloped bowl is a carryover from the 1700s, while the threaded handle is a design that in American silver dates slightly later, although it was not entered into production at Gorham until 1846.
ProvenanceTonia and Bobby T. Clark, Houston; given to MFAH, 1999.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscribed monogram at end of handle: LGL [?]

Stamped on back of handle: COIN; GORHAM & CO

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