Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286f
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the bowl: "S"
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING" lion passant, anchor, "G" in gothic script
Description:
Gilded silver coffee spoon in Gorham Cottage pattern with upturned threaded oval handle with fleur-de-lis tip; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration with engraved initial "S;" maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
