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Ladle, Sauce

Object Name:
Ladle, Sauce
Object ID:
1979.055.20.4
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Place of Origin:
Providence, RI
Date:
circa 1890
Description:
Ladle. Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, RI; c. 1890. Silver. "Colonial" pattern. Twisted bands on tapered, curved handle with an upturned, rounded end. Oval bowl. "T" engraved in script on front of handle. "STERLING" incuse, lion passant (facing right), anchor, and letter "G" hallmarks, stamped on reverse of handle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-2.3 L-7.8 inches
Provenance:
This ladle is part of a collection of Kent and Thomas family objects, bequeathed by Louise Thomas Blanding (1891-1981) of West Barrington, RI. The donor was the grand- daughter of Mary Jane Kent (1806-1897) and Rev. Moses George Thomas (1805-1880) of Concord, NH. These spoons probably belonged to the donor's parents, Nellie F. Goodwin (1855-1902) and William Channing Thomas (1843-1914).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Louise Thomas Blanding
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