Maker
Welles & Gelston(American, partnership active 1826–1827)American, partnership active 1826–1827
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Teaspoon (one of a pair)
Datec. 1826–1827, engraved 1829
Made inBoston, Massachusetts, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 × 1 3/16 in. (15.2 × 3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.21.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on the underside of the handle: "1829".
A monogram is engraved on the topside of the handle: "T"
A monogram is engraved on the topside of the handle: "T"
Stamped underside: "Welles Gelston"
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