Creator(s): Mechanics Sterling Company (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

On handle at the top is the state seal of Texas with a star, then bales of cotton labeled King of the South, DALLAS on a ribbon, some cotton, and Confederate Monument. On the back of the handle is State Capital., the Alamo, the Mission San Francisco de la Espada and two palm trees. Bowl is engraved with a gothic M on the back.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

North Attleboro, USA

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.495

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK; INSCRIPTION on base: Sterling, flag with DH in it on handle: Dallas, King of the South on back of handle: State Capitol, The Alamo, Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973