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Cheese scoop

Cheese scoop
Cheese scoop
Object name 
Cheese scoop
Date 
ca. 1910
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description 
Cast silver cheese scoop with a downturned handle all over repouss
Credit Line 
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number 
INV.14540b
Marks 
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "E/ G/ W" in script stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING 925/ 1000 FINE JENKINS & JENKINS INC."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.