Collection Highlights
Portrait of Six Young Women Seated in a Turkish Corner
Date:
Object Number:
PR.120.1.3.SIX
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Luce Center
Serving spoon
Object Number:
1942.389
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 29.5 x 6 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "MDBM" in script
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "STERLING/ BLACK STARR & FROST/ PAT D. 94" incuse
Description:
silver serving spoon with an upturned handle with a anthemion tip, foliate scroll borders and a bearded face below the engraved initials, "MDBM" in script; scrolled shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with a chased drop in the form of a bearded face; ball foot applied to the underside of the handle; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
