Maker
Peter Krider(American, 1821–1895)American, 1821–1895
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cheese Scoop
Datec. 1871–1880
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumSilver and silver gilding
Dimensions5/8 × 7 7/8 × 1 3/16 in. (6.7 × 20.0 × 3.0 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by a friend of Bayou Bend in honor of Michael K. Brown at "One Great Night in November, 2010"
Object numberB.2010.15
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view
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Department
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Provenance Research Ongoing Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Small pseudo-hallmarks stamped on the reverse near the scoop: "[lion passant]" "R" (gothic) "[crown]"
Stamped on the reverse of the stem: "P.L. KRIDER" "STERLING" (both incuse)
Stamped on the reverse of the stem: "P.L. KRIDER" "STERLING" (both incuse)
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