Unknown American
Olive Spoon and Fork

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Maker Unknown American

CultureAmerican

Titles

Olive Spoon and Fork

Datec. 1870–1885

Made inUnited States

MediumSilver with gilding

Dimensions10 1/8 × 1 3/16 × 5/8 in. (25.8 × 3 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.33

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis combined spoon and fork ensured that the user could scoop or spear any olive, while crab figures on the handle add a touch of whimsy. 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

Stamped on the underside of the handle: "272" and "Sterling"

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