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Server, Pie

Object Name:
Server, Pie
Object ID:
1942.001.17
Creator:
Harding, Newell & Co.Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Boston, MA
Date:
1851-1862
Description:
Pie Server. Silver. Handle shank rounded on top and broadening to down-turned, rounded end; broad trowel-shaped blade, having scalloped outline near handle juncture, slightly upturned edges and face engraved with narrow border and large central design with flowers, scrolls, and shell as main elements. Engraved decoration on handle face including border and wreath of foliage enclosing inscription: "Jewell" Impressed marks on reverse of handle shank. "N.HARDING&CO", and "PURE COIN", both in upper case roman letters, incuse.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-2.7 L-9.3 inches
Provenance:
Tableware item with the name "Jewell" engraved on it. Probably from a set owned by the donor's parents, Susan A. Bradley (1826-1903) and Harvey Jewell (1820-1881) of Boston, MA, married in 1849.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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