Cheese scoop Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

1852

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

8 7/16 in., 77 g (21.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Kossack, B.S. 1931, M.A. 1933

Accession Number

1985.84.170.1

Geography

Made in New York, New York

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Mr. Kossack purchased this cheese scoop from F. Gorevic & Son, Inc., 660 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 1985–1987," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 40, no. 2 (Spring 1988), 50
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

cheese scoops

Marks

Dot in circle; "WM GALE & SON" [Roman capitals, raised smaller "M"] incuse; and "G" / "&" / "S" [Roman capitals] in ellipse; circle; and "1/52/8" sideways in diamond on back of shaft; incomplete strike of initial mark, worn.

Inscriptions

"C.R.I.[or J]" [black (Gothic) capitals; periods] engraved sideways on front of handle.

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