Creator(s): Mechanics Sterling Company (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
At top is the label ALVARADO, the coat of arms of New Mexico in blue and yellow enamel, then a conquistador, an Indian woman with an olla on her head. Then various implements, a pick and shovel, etc, also a sword. In the bowl is a relief of a building inscribed ALVARADO HOTEL/ALBUQUERQUE NM. On back of handle is a house labeled HOME OF MRS PHILIP SHERIDAN, and a bridge leabled RIO GRANDE BRIDGE, indian house labeled ADOBE HOUSE
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- North Attleboro, USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.497
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; COAT OF ARMS; INSCRIPTION on base: Sterling, flag with DH in it tip of handle: Alvarado inside bowl: Alvarado Hotel Albuquerque NM back of handle: Home of Mrs. Philip Sheridan, Rio Grande Bridge, Adobe House coat of arms of New Mexico
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973