Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object name
Ladle
Date
1850-1881
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 18.7 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Silver ladle with an upturned oval thread handle with foliate decoration and a short midrib on the front; horizontal elliptical bowl with a thread and foliate drop; handle engraved, "D" in gothic script; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14535
Marks
engraved: on the handle: "D" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "CANFIELD BRO & CO STERLING"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
