Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object name
Ladle
Date
ca. 1871
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 18.1 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description
silver ladle with a scrolled handle with a ball finial on an octagonal stem; deep ovoid bowl with a scalloped, everted lip an a molded pointed drop; bowl engraved, "MAB" superimposed; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number
1950.181
Marks
engraved: on the bowl: "MAB" superimposed
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W & H STERLING" incuse
Gallery Label
This ladle was given to Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis October 17, 1871.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
