Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286h
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING," lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Grecian pattern with upturned anthemion handle; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
