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
Bayou Bend