Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert spoons (2)
Object name
Dessert spoons (2)
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Silver plate
Dimensions
each overall: 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Pair of cast silver plated dessert spoons with upturned, fiddle thread handles with short midribs on the front; g engraved, "de G" in script on the underside of the handle; squared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number
1941.965g, l
Marks
engraved: on the underside of handle g: "de G" in script
stamped: on the underside of handle g: "DH METALBLANC 30" in a rectangle
stamped: on the underside of handle l: "65" in a rectangle, "CHRISTOFLE" in a rectangle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
