Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object name
Coffee spoon
Date
ca. 1861
Medium
Silver, gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Grecian pattern with upturned anthemion handle; elliptical bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number
INV.14286h
Marks
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING," lion passant, anchor, gothic "G"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
