Name/Title
Silver salt dishes with matching spoons of family of Maude Macdonald (nee Gilroy), 1890sEntry/Object ID
1990.12.31Description
Acc. No. 90.12.31 a, b, c, & d.
Subject Category: Household
Date or Period: C. 1890's
Object: Salt dish and spoon (2)
Description:
Sterling silver (925/1000 Fine) individual salt dishes (2) with scalloped & repossee flared brims, engraved "G" on base of bowl. Matching salt spoons (2), shell motif bowl, repossee handle with engraved "G." Marked "Sterling."
Size:
Salt dish: H-1/2 x D-1 3/4 inches.
Spoon: L-2 inches.
History of Object:
Individual sterling silver salt dishes (& matching spoons), engraved "G," for Gilroy. Gilroy was the maiden name of Maude, wife of Neil Macdonald. The Macdonald family were old-time residents of Alameda.
Acquired from:
Museum Acquisition Fund
Date: 2-10-1990
