Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286a
Date:
ca. 1868
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, and a gothic "G," "PAT. 68" and "STERLING"
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Rosette pattern with upturned pointed triangular-end handle decorated with fleur-de-lis ornament and engraved with initial "S" in gothic script; rosette located at center of the stem; gilded elliptical bowl 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.
