Gorham Manufacturing Company
Pickle Fork

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

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pickle Fork
from the "Sphinx" pattern

Datec. 1860–1875

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions6 1/8 × 3/4 × 1/2 in. (15.6 × 1.9 × 1.3 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.12

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThe popularity of Egyptian motifs on silver and other decorative arts grew in the United States during the 1860s as international attention followed the progress of the Suez Canal, which opened in 1869. Gorham produced several Egyptian-inspired designs, including this one, called “Sphinx.”
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped underside of tines: STERLING

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