Creator(s): Mechanics Sterling Company (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

At top is the label ALVARADO, the coat of arms of New Mexico in blue and yellow enamel, then a conquistador, an Indian woman with an olla on her head. Then various implements, a pick and shovel, etc, also a sword. In the bowl is a relief of a building inscribed ALVARADO HOTEL/ALBUQUERQUE NM. On back of handle is a house labeled HOME OF MRS PHILIP SHERIDAN, and a bridge leabled RIO GRANDE BRIDGE, indian house labeled ADOBE HOUSE

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

North Attleboro, USA

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.497

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK; COAT OF ARMS; INSCRIPTION on base: Sterling, flag with DH in it tip of handle: Alvarado inside bowl: Alvarado Hotel Albuquerque NM back of handle: Home of Mrs. Philip Sheridan, Rio Grande Bridge, Adobe House coat of arms of New Mexico

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973