Object Number 1996.0004.067

Object Name

Ladle

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens at Winterthur, Gift of Mr. Leon Rosenbloom

Creator (Role)

George K. M. Childs (Maker or seller)

Place of Origin

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

September 6, 1906 (1906-1906)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle tip, underside; "G.K.CHILDS" in serrated rectangle, stamped
2. Mark; Handle tip, underside; Federal eagle with downward wings, in conforming surround, stamped
3. Mark; Handle tip, underside; Federal eagle with downward wings, in conforming surround, stamped
4. Inscription; Handle tip, underside; "Roscoe Williams Sturges / September 6th 1906" in script, engraved
5. Inscription; Handle tip, surface; "JMH"?? sprigged initials, engraved

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

Dimensions (centimeters)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• An illustrated glossary of spoon terms, pp. 467-488