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Kettle

Manufacturer Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Datec. 1910

Mediumsterling silver with ivory

Dimensions9 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 7 inches (23.5 × 24.1 × 17.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981

Object number51.1.7.3.A

ClassificationsFood Processing & Prep

DescriptionPart of 32 piece set; inverted teardrop shaped body; S monogram set in a cartouche with swags of foliage, flowers, and ribbons at widest part of body; band with arcade of arches at center body; chased pattern of overlapping acanthus leaves on lower part of body; circular pedestal foot; egg and dart border at narrowest part of foot; hand chased leaves and berries below scrolling foliage on spreading part of foot; swing handle attached with ivory spacers; hinged domed shaped lid; urn shaped finial.

ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936] [1][2]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 17, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. Visible in the historic photographs of the Stark House | 2. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 48 entry 5.

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