Creator(s): Mechanics Sterling Company (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

On tip of handle is a bust of Washington labeled The Seal of the State Washington, 1889. Below the seal is a laborer and the name WASHINTON on a banderolle. Below this a sheaf of wheat, then a fir tree. Bowl is gilt and has a view of a large railroad bridge spanning a river with falls, labeled SPOKANE FALLS SPOKANE, WASH. On back is a view of a mountain labeled Mt. Ranier and below this some workmen's tools.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

North Attleboro, USA

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.499

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK; INSCRIPTION on base: Sterling, flag with DH in it tip of handle: The Seal of the State Washington Along handle: Washington inside bowl: Spokane Falls, Spokane WASH on back of handle: Mt Rainier

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973