Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Berry spoon
Object name
Berry spoon
Date
ca. 1894
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description
silver berry spoon in the Empire pattern with an upturned swell handle with a scroll and shell tip with a weave border; gilt, pierced, scalloped shell bowl; maker's mark stamped on the undersides of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14544
Marks
stamped: on the undersides of the handle: "925/1000" in a circle, lion rampant in a "T" in script, "STERLING PAT. 1884"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
