M. W. Shaw [Spoon]

Object/Artifact

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

M. W. Shaw [Spoon]

Description

1870s sterling silver “Egyptian” dinner fork manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Company and retailed by M.W. Shaw & Brothers in Galveston, Texas; with period script "MK" monogram.

Context

Marked "M.W. Shaw & Bro" the earliest retail jewelry shop in Texas being established in 1850, he was also an advertised Clock maker and Silversmith.

Category

Lone Stars of David, Texas Silver
Early Texas Furniture and Decorative Arts