Collection Highlights
Albert Gallatin (1761-1849)
Date:
ca. 1849
Object Number:
MSS.GallatinPapers.1
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caddy spoon
Object Number:
1937.194
Date:
1792-1793
Medium:
Sheffield plate.
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on obverse of handle: "LS" in script
stamped in relief: on reverse of handle: "G. A/ & Co." in square surround; obscured lion passant in conforming square surround; crowned "u" in oval surround; bust in oval surround.
Description:
Molded Sheffield plate caddy spoon with short, flat, coffin handle. Handle is decorated with bright-cut and wheel turned engraving surrounding inscribed initials, "LS" in script; shell-shaped bowl; makers' marks and date/letter stamped along underside of handle.
Gallery Label:
This caddy spoon descended through Sally Shute Williamson, Louise Williamson, Louise Schermerhorn, and to the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
