Crumber

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Crumber

Entry/Object ID

1993.8.2 A&B

Description

A- Crumb tray composed of a silver-colored metal curving raised handle area with rococco curves and floral raised edging. Marked, "Electro-Plate 055." B- Silver Crumb Paddle composed of flat-surfaced area with decorative curve and floral area at top edge. Handle is heavily decorated. On back of handle, "PAT/ 1894". Engraved on handle at top, "JEC".

Made/Created

Artist

A-Gorham; B-Caldwell & Co.

Date made

1894

Place

* Untyped Place

USA

Notes

Creation Date: 1894

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

see 1993 catalogue sheet for sketch of maker's marks

Dimensions

Width

6-1/8 in

Depth

1 in

Length

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Details: Dimensions above are for 1993.8.2 A. dimensions for 1993.8.2 B are as follows, OL: 12.5 x OW: 2.75 x OD: 1.125

Material

A-Elecroplated metal; B-Sterling

Provenance

Notes

Owner: Irene I. Dann Donated by the Irene I. Dann Estate, January 6, 1993.