The ladle has a stamped gothic-style pattern with pointed arches, quatrefoil, crockets on stem front and back; threaded sides front and back, upturned stem end; lateral oval bowl.
Inscription
"AA / to / EMB" in script on the back of the stem.
Marks
Stamped manufacturing logo of William Gale & Son, "G&S (in an oval) / (circle) / 1850 (in a diamond)" and "Henry B. Stanwood" stamped in a rectangle on the back of the stem and "Patented 1847" in uppercase letters stamped in an oblong rectangle. (The zero in 1850 is partially obscured).
Provenance
History unknown prior to 1982, when given to the Museum.
Credit Line
Gift of Robert F. Trent in memory of Emma Sophie Trent (1881-1966)
1850
- William Gale & Son, active 1850–1858 and 1863–1866
- William Gale, Sr., American, 1799–1864
- William Gale, Jr., American, 1825 or 1831–1885
- Retailed by Henry B. Stanwood, 1818–1868
Object Place
New York, New York, United States
Catalogue Raisonné
190, Falino and Ward
Dimensions
19.8 x 7.2 cm (7 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Accession Number
1982.177
Medium or Technique
Silver