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Coffee spoon (Acorn)

Coffee spoon (Acorn)
Coffee spoon (Acorn)
Coffee spoon (Acorn)
Object name 
Coffee spoon (Acorn)
Date 
ca. 1900
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Medium 
Silver, gilt
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description 
silver coffee spoon with a downturned oval handle with a matte finish and bright-cut floral decoration; gilt, pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle. "Acorn" pattern.
Object Number 
INV.14287
Marks 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, and a gothic "G" over "STERLING" and "M"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.