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Seashell Salt with Shell and Crab Spoon
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This small salt dish and spoon reflect the late 19th-century interest in incorporating naturalistic details into the design of useful pieces-in this instance probably inspired by Japanese examples.
| Artist / Maker | Gorham Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Date | 1884 |
| Culture / Origin | America, Rhode Island, Providence, 19th century |
| Medium | handwrought sterling silver, partially gilt |
| Dimensions | Overall: 2.8 x 12.3 x 6.1 cm (1 1/8 x 4 13/16 x 2 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
one of the largest firms of silversmiths in the USA, founded in 1818 by Jabez Gorham (1792-1869) in Providence , Rhode Island. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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