Gorham Manufacturing Company
Olive Spoon

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

CultureAmerican

Titles

Olive Spoon

Datec. 1870–1875

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver with silver gilding

Dimensions11 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (29.8 × 2.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.37

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionWith a single olive decorating its handle and making reference to its function, the spoon’s opposite end features a spear tip. Olives appeared more frequently on American tables during the late 19th century as production in California expanded.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved monogram on the olive: F.J.

Stamped underside of stem: [Lion, Anchor, the letter G] / Sterling / 267

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