Ladle Maker: Robert and William Wilson (American, active 1824–46)

ca. 1825–45

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

12 in. (30.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Nathalie Penrose Swetland in memory of William Rex Penrose

Accession Number

1966.87.7

Geography

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • Kathryn C. Buhler and Graham Hood, American Silver in the Yale University Art Gallery, 2 vols. (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1970), vol. 2, p. 239, no. 940
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

ladles

Marks

"R & W Wilson" and "Philada", "R&W WILSON" and "PHILADA" stamped on back of handle.

Inscriptions

"PAP" engraved in script at end of handle

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