Silent butler Maker: William Gale, Jr. (American, 1825–1885)

ca. 1860

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

12 1/8 in., 139 g (30.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Frederick C. Kossack

Accession Number

1985.86.4

Geography

Made in New York, New York

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Tools and Equipment

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Provenance
Mr. Kossack purchased this silent butler from Henrietta's Antiques Shop, 2244 Broadway, New York
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

silent butlers

Marks

"5" incuse and sideways; "WM GALE. JR" [Roman capitals "M" and "R" smaller, slightly raised and underscored; period] incuse; "925 STERLIN" [Roman capitals] incuse; and "5" incuse and sideways on back of shaft; incomplete strike "STERLING" punch partially legible.

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