Artist/Maker
Gould, Stowell & Ward
(active ca. 1855 - 1856)
Mustard spoon
1855-1856
Place madeBaltimore, Maryland, United States, North America
Silver
Overall: 5 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
INV.14540e
The initials "MGH" refer to Mary G. Howard who married William Huges Gilder in Baltimore in 1856.
Descriptionsilver mustard spoon with a downturned oval handle with shell decoration, a gadrooned border and the engraved initials, "MGH" in script; circular bowl with shell decoration; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.Markingsengraved: on the handle: "MGH" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "11-12 GOULD, STOWELL & WARD BALTIMORE"
ClassificationsSILVER
