Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286c
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1 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. 78" and "STERLING"
Description:
Silver gilt coffee spoon in Gorham Hindostanee pattern with upturned oval handle-end decorated with scrolled border, and scroll and shell decoration; engraved initial, "S" in gothic character; pointed oval 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.
