Ladles (Set of Two)
Maker
Wood & Hughes
(American, active 1840 - 1899)
Datec. 1870
MediumChased and gilded silver
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 3 1/2in. (22.2 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCULINARY ARTIFACTS
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from the Sarah T. Norris Fund
Terms
Object number90.50.1-2
DescriptionPharaoh's head terminal, bowl chased with anthemia, handle facetedOn View
Not on viewCollections
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Label TextEconomic growth along with developments in machine technology made silver plate and sterling silver more affordable to middle class consumers. A complete, formal, matching silver service could consist of dozens of forms ranging from strawberry forks to salt spoons. A more moderate service included serving utensils and luncheon and dinner knives, forks, and spoons.
An array of new eating utensils were introduced during the second half of the nineteenth century, often in response to a new, fashionable food. Among the novelty flatware items were asparagus tongs, sardine forks, buckwheat cake servers, and orange spoons. Not all of these specialty forms were essential; many were given as wedding and anniversary gifts.
