Gorham Manufacturing Company
Serving Spoon

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

CultureAmerican

Titles

Serving Spoon
Part of a Serving Set

Datec. 1870–1875

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver with gilding

Dimensions11 5/8 × 2 3/8 in. (29.5 × 6.1 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.35.1

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionCattails or bulrushes, forming the handles of these spoons, were a popular motif of the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped underside of bowl: "Sterling / [Lion, Anchor, the letter "G"] / B / 108"

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