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Serving dish with ladle

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1936-1969

GUSN

GUSN-241761

Description

Serving dish [A] with pyrex liner [B] and ladle [C]. Circular serving dish with beaded edge and bun feet. Curved handle with notch at top center that ladle sits in. Clear pyrex liner, divided into two sections. Ladle has a looped handle with beaded end. With original hang tag [D].

Details

Descriptive Terms

serving dishes
ladles
aluminum (metal)
glass (material)
Dish, Serving

Inscription

"this is/BUENILUM.../a combination of beauty and utility/accenting authentic/design and skilled/craftsmanship./IMPORTANT/Buenilum is carefully buffed and polished by hand./To retain its high lustre, these instructions should be/followed:/Use hot water and a mild soap (Ivory flakes or equiva-/lent). To avoid spotting dry with a soft cloth. Buenilum/accessories should not be used as planters or flower/containers./There is a great variety of Buenilum pieces for smart/and gracious entertaining and sensible gift-giving. Ask/to see them!/This trade-mark on every piece is your guarantee of quality!/Product of Buehner-Wanner Inc./East Norwalk, Conn." (Printed on hang tag)

Additional Identification Number

80.1
779

Maker

Buehner, Frederic, 1908-1971 (Designer)

Location of Origin

East Norwalk, Connecticut

Dimensions

5 1/2 (H), 6 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph C. Bloom

Accession Number

2010.31.1A-D

Places

Connecticut (United States)
Norwalk (Fairfield county, Connecticut)
Norwalk

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