Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286k
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the bowl: "S" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "STERLING"
Description:
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Corinthian pattern with upturned spear-shaped handle decorated with foliate scroll ornament; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration and is engraved with initial "S" in script; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
