W. K. Vanderslice & Co.
Crumber

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Maker W. K. Vanderslice & Co.American, 1858–1908

CultureAmerican

Titles

Crumber

Datec. 1870–1885

Made inSan Francisco, California, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions13 5/8 × 3 1/8 in. (34.5 × 8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.25

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionPhiladelphia-born William Vanderslice came to California in 1857 and established a firm that gained a reputation for making some of the finest silver in the western United States. The form of this crumber is similar to that of medallion pattern flatware that was widely popular in about 1870, but instead of the usual profile portrait at the handle terminal, this example features the head of a pig.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved in monogram on underside of handle: "CH"

Stamped underside of handle: "Vanderslice & Co. S.F. Cal."

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