Spirit Burner
Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company
(American, founded 1831)
Datec. 1910
Mediumsterling silver with ivory and metal
Dimensions1 5/8 × 5 inches (4.1 × 12.7 cm)
Base diameter: 2 1/8 inches
Base diameter: 2 1/8 inches
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number51.1.7.3.C
ClassificationsFood Processing & Prep
DescriptionPart of 32 piece set; cylindrical shape; slightly flaring rim; handle with ivory end for adjusting flame.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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