John R. Wendt
Serving Spoon

DesignerAmerican, born Germany, 1826–1907
RetailerAmerican, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Serving Spoon
  • from the "Medallaion" pattern
Date1850–1875
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (34.9 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1279.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside: "Ball Black & Co. / 325 / Patent"

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Silver with gilding
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c. 1875–1890
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c. 1862–1871
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