Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286d
Date:
ca. 1870
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:
stamped: on the underside of the bowl: "STERLING" over lion passant, anchor and a gothic "G"
Description:
Gilded silver coffee spoon in Gorham Louis XIV pattern with upturned anthemion and scroll handle decorated with floral ornament around scrolled reserve; tapered and reeded stem; elliptical 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.
